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

In humid environments, Gagliardi says a portable dehumidifier can speed up drying and pull moisture out of the air. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Wednesday, where a thermostat in the basement was set to 81 degrees, creating hot and humid conditions. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Previous Pacific storms, most recently Hurricane Marie, have blanketed the region in unusually warm, humid air more reminiscent of the South. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Thunderstorms bring end to summer 2026 heat Instability in the atmosphere will drive the formation of thunderstorms on Saturday as cool air meets the hot, humid airmass that has plagued the central United States for weeks. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 19 Sep. 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