Definition of Moisten

1. Verb. Make moist. "The dew moistened the meadows"

Exact synonyms: Dampen, Wash
Generic synonyms: Wet
Specialized synonyms: Humidify, Moisturise, Moisturize, Baste
Derivative terms: Dampener, Dampening, Moistener, Moistening, Moisture

2. Verb. Moisten with fine drops. "They moisten the bread with melted butter"; "Drizzle the meat with melted butter"
Exact synonyms: Drizzle
Generic synonyms: Splash, Splosh, Sprinkle
Derivative terms: Moistening

Definition of Moisten

1. v. t. To make damp; to wet in a small degree.

Definition of Moisten

1. to make or become moist [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Moisten

1. 1. To make damp; to wet in a small degree. "A pipe a little moistened on the inside." (Bacon) 2. To soften by making moist; to make tender. "It moistened not his executioner's heart with any pity." (Fuller) Origin: Moistened; Moistening. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moisten

Moirae
Moirai
Moira Shearer
moire
moire
moires
moire metallique
moire pattern
moire topography
moiser
moisers
moist
moist
moisted
moisten (current term)
moisten (current term)
moistened
moistener
moisteners
moistening
moistens
moister
moistest
moistful
moistify
moisting
moistly
moistness
moistnesses
moists

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