Moist Meaning in English
word
/ˈmɔɪst/
MOYST
/mˈɔɪst/
MOYST
Definición
Slightly wet or damp, often used to describe food, air, or materials that are not dry but not completely wet either.
Uso & Matices
'Moist' is neutral in scientific and cooking contexts, e.g., 'moist cake.' Some people dislike its sound in casual speech. Don't confuse with 'damp' (often unwanted wetness) or 'wet' (more water). Common collocations: 'moist skin,' 'keep moist,' 'moist towel.'
Spanish: húmedo - ligeramente mojadoPortuguese (BR): úmido - levemente molhadoPortuguese (PT): húmido - ligeiramente molhadoChinese (Simplified): 潮湿的 - 微湿的Chinese (Traditional): 潮濕的 - 微濕的Hindi: नम - थोड़ा गीलाArabic: رَطِب - مُبلل قليلاًBengali: স্নিগ্ধ - আর্দ্রRussian: влажныйJapanese: しっとりした - 湿ったVietnamese: ẩm - hơi ẩmKorean: 촉촉한Turkish: nemliUrdu: نمIndonesian: lembab
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The cake turned out very moist and delicious.
basic
Keep the soil moist for the seeds to grow.
basic
Her skin feels soft and moist.
basic
I prefer moist brownies instead of dry ones.
natural
It’s so moist outside after all that rain.
natural
Just dab the cut with a moist towel to clean it.
natural