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

For example, the presence of warmer than average water lurking along the shore could make more humid heat waves over land this summer. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026

Ahead of it, warm, humid air will surge in, pushing dew points into the low to mid-60s across the Kansas City metro, along with southerly gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. —Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026

The warmth and heavy saturation of these paint colors can make an already humid environment, like a bathroom, feel extra muggy, especially with certain types of lighting. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

This structure enhances polarization and draws in even more water, strengthening the material’s ability to generate electricity under humid conditions. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 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