moisten

verb
UK: /ˈmɔɪ.sən/
US: /ˈmɔɪ.sən/

  1. To make something slightly wet.

    1. Moisten the cloth before wiping the table, please.
    2. I had to moisten the envelope flap before sealing it shut properly.

  2. To become slightly wet.

    1. The soil will moisten after rain.
    2. My eyes moisten whenever I think of that sad scene in the movie.

Synonyms

dampen humidify wet
moisten adjective

  1. Slightly wet, but not soaked.

    1. Keep the soil moisten for proper growth.
    2. The air was moisten with the scent of the sea, making it refreshing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moisten" in English means: To make something slightly wet., To become slightly wet..

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

Synonyms for "moisten": dampen, humidify, wet.

Example usage of "moisten": "Moisten the cloth before wiping the table, please.". More examples on the page.