as in humidity
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mugginess
Temperatures are expected to return to normal levels, with the hottest places expected to peak in the mid-80s with some mugginess attached.
—
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Tropical soup What’s happening both in and over nearby oceans is to blame for this summer’s excessive mugginess.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
In much of the East, the mugginess kept rising to near tropical levels for a few humid hours.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Tropical soup What’s happening both in and over nearby oceans is to blame for this summer’s excessive mugginess.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
In much of the East, the mugginess kept rising to near tropical levels for a few humid hours.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugginess
Noun
-
The warmer water also increases evaporation, raising moisture content in the air (aka humidity).—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Lightweight cottons and linens feel airy and relaxed, while washable blends are practical in a space consistently exposed to cooking splatter, splashes, and humidity.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This coastal beach town’s sophistication never tipped into stuffiness, and the relaxation never felt like settling.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
-
More bestselling portable air conditioners on Amazon Our Best of the Best pick excels at quietly cooling up to 450 square feet and offers a dehumidifier function to cut stuffiness.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The dampness of the cloth is key — a dry cloth or feather duster can simply scatter dust particles into the air, while a moist microfiber cloth traps and holds them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Consider using moisture-absorbing products that control dampness and odors in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and closets.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Merino wool feels soft and comfortable while regulating temperature and managing moisture, making a noticeable difference during chillier park days—without making your feet overheat.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Using your bathroom fan properly prevents mold, peeling paint, and structural damage caused by lingering moisture.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Underpaid lecturers huddled closer to their space heaters, submerging themselves deeper in Aramaic love poetry to stave off thoughts of the damp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Towel-dry until damp, then apply evenly with gloves.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mugginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugginess. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
