humid

adjective

hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd 

ˈyü-

: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive

humidly adverb

Synonyms of humid

• damp
• sticky

Choose the Right Synonym for humid

wet, damp, dank, moist, humid mean covered or more or less soaked with liquid.

wet usually implies saturation but may suggest a covering of a surface with water or something (such as paint) not yet dry.

slipped on the wet pavement

damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

clothes will mildew if stored in a damp place

dank implies a more distinctly disagreeable or unwholesome dampness.

a prisoner in a cold, dank cell

moist applies to what is slightly damp or not felt as dry.

treat the injury with moist heat

humid applies to the presence of much water vapor in the air.

a hot, humid climate

Examples of humid in a Sentence

the air was so humid that our beach towels hanging on the line never really got dry

Recent Examples on the Web

Halligan said heat illness can escalate quickly in dogs, especially during humid heat. — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Kansas City’s stretch of dangerously hot and humid August days will continue Thursday, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and heat indexes up to 110 degrees. — Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

Wednesday is hot and humid with heat indices peaking in the triple digits. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

For the first time since early July, weather service experts say OC residents should experience some cooler temperatures, a welcome relief from the scorching, humid weather that has been lingering over the area. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French humide, from Latin humidus, from humēre

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for humid

• tumid

Kids Definition

humid

adjective

hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd 

ˈyü-

: damp entry 3, moist

a humid climate

humidly adverb

Medical Definition

humid

adjective

hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd  ˈyü- 

: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive

a hot humid climate