moist

adjective
UK: /mɔɪst/
US: /mɔɪst/

  1. Slightly wet; not completely dry.

    1. The ground is still moist after the rain.
    2. Keep the cake moist by covering it with plastic wrap after it cools.

  2. Used to describe a food that is soft and contains some liquid.

    1. This cake is deliciously moist and flavorful.
    2. I prefer my chicken moist and tender, not dry and overcooked.

Synonyms

dewy undercoat saliva topcoat bathe wax urine unguent muggy libation sap ablution soak aspersion latex baptism succulent irrigation resin saturation immerse dehydration gum desiccation misty aridification oil evaporation macerate transpiration grease deficiency wet insufficiency lubricant paucity steep rarity emulsion scarcity rainy shortage solution want water vacuity suspension parchedness soft bone-dry colloid drought liquid desert mixture tundra tepid arctic essence antarctic ointment infertile extract sterile soggy barren broth lifeless balm dusty soup powdery pulpy flaky gravy cracked salve petrified sauce fossilized tender desiccated marinade dried-up emollient unmoistened brine unwetted lush unsatisfied pickle unquenched lotion unfilled syrup untreated clammy abandoned nectar neglected cream impregnable honey inaccessible verdant inviolate molasses pure gel untainted treacle unspoiled saturated uncontaminated icing pristine serum virgin frosting untouched waterlogged fortified custard impenetrable moisture impermeable pudding airtight watery watertight compote hermetic humidity inert chutney passive irrigate dormant relish latent vapour undeveloped salsa unripe dripping premature aioli abortive condensation unproductive tapenade futile spray vain hummus inconclusive precipitation unsettled guacamole unresolved humid questionable pesto doubtful sweat dubious vinaigrette uncertain drizzle tenuous dressing slim perspiration remote dip negligible oozy minimal spread trifling secretion paltry topping insignificant sprinkle unimportant garnish irrelevant exudate extraneous glaze immaterial juicy inapplicable wash unrelated ooze foreign dye alien dampen exotic stain external lymph outward varnish peripheral sweaty marginal lacquer incidental mucus accessory polish secondary refresh subordinate sealant inferior phlegm minor primer lesser damp

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moist" in English means: Slightly wet; not completely dry., Used to describe a food that is soft and contains some liquid..

The phonetic transcription of "moist" is /mɔɪst/ in British English and /mɔɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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Example usage of "moist": "The ground is still moist after the rain.". More examples on the page.