MOISTURE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

moisture

noun

ˈmȯis-chər

as in humidity

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night

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Recent Examples of moisture Excess moisture trapped inside creates ideal conditions for mold. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026 The Plant Health Care Report includes other useful data such as soil temperature and moisture. —

Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 Breading adds texture to pork chops and a golden-brown crust that locks in moisture. —

Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 Excess moisture trapped inside creates a breeding ground for mold. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture

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humidity

Noun

New Environment If your plant has gone through a significant change in its environment recently—colder or warmer temperatures, a sudden lack of humidity, a change in light levels or watering habits—the shock could cause leaf drop.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026