The meaning of MOIST is slightly or moderately wet : not completely dry. How to use moist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Moist.

MOIST definition: moderately or slightly wet; damp. See examples of moist used in a sentence.

4 days ago · moist (comparative moister or more moist, superlative moistest or most moist) Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]

MOIST definition: 1. slightly wet, especially in a good way: 2. slightly wet, especially in a good way: 3. slightly…. Learn more.

Define moist. moist synonyms, moist pronunciation, moist translation, English dictionary definition of moist. adj. moist·er , moist·est 1. Slightly wet; damp: a moist sponge; a dog's moist nose.

Definition of moist adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. slightly wet. The warm moist air is perfect for growing fruit trees. Water the plants regularly to keep the soil moist. Her eyes …

Something that is moist is slightly wet. Wipe off any excess make-up with a clean, moist cotton flannel. The soil is reasonably moist after the September rain.

MOIST meaning: 1 : slightly or barely wet not completely dry; 2 : having a lot of moisture in the air humid

Some common synonyms of moist are damp, dank, humid, and wet. While all these words mean "covered or more or less soaked with liquid," moist applies to what is slightly damp or not felt as dry.

Moist things feel damp when you touch them — they're just a little bit wet. You might want to bring a blanket to sit on for a picnic, especially if it rained yesterday and the grass is still moist.