Synonyms of humidity

humidity

noun

hyü-ˈmi-də-tē 

as in moisture

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets

the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moisture
• dampness
• damp
• moistness
• mugginess
• stuffiness
• wetness
• stickiness
• sultriness
• clamminess
• sogginess
• dankness
• soddenness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dehydration
• dryness
• aridity
• dehumidification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of humidity

In response to high heat and humidity that is in the forecast for Tuesday, some of Metro Detroit's communities announced that cooling center services will be available to local residents. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026

In Salinas, the hot temperature of 82 degrees came matched the same mark previously reached in 1999, 1979 and 1954 and came mixed with a humidity that was higher than 70%, according to the weather service. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Monday should be comfortable by July standards, with sunny skies, low humidity in the afternoon and temperatures topping out in the mid-80s. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026

Because of this extra humidity, low temperatures will be noticeably higher than usual over the next several days. — Sean MacAday 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026