Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moist
adjective
/mɔɪst/
Definition
Slightly wet; not dry.
Examples
- The cake is moist and delicious.
- After the rain, the soil was moist and ready for planting.
- She prefers her brownies to be moist rather than dry.
Meaning
Moist describes something that has a moderate amount of water or liquid in it, making it pleasant rather than dry.
Synonyms
- damp
- wet
- humid
- clammy
- soggy
