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Definition of Moist
1. Adjective. Slightly wet. "Eyes moist with tears"
Definition of Moist
1. a. Moderately wet; damp; humid; not dry; as, a moist atmosphere or air.
2. v. t. To moisten.
Definition of Moist
1. slightly wet [adj MOISTER, MOISTEST]
Medical Definition of Moist
1. 1. Moderately wet; damp; humid; not dry; as, a moist atmosphere or air. "Moist eyes." 2. Fresh, or new. "Shoes full moist and new." "A draught of moist and corny ale." Origin: OE. Moiste, OF. Moiste, F. Moite, fr. L. Muccidus, for mucidus, moldy, musty. Cf. Mucus, Mucid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)