MUGGINESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

mugginess

noun

Definition of mugginess

as in humidity

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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

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Noun

Thanks to a sprint-pace El Niño, humidity is feeling tropical across coastal Southern California.

— Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Beads of water sprang free from the humidity and dazzled in the afternoon sun, one last flash of light before the storm arrived.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Definition of humidity

Noun

The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of stuffiness

Noun

That makes controlling dampness in your home one of the most effective prevention and elimination strategies.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026
Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Definition of dampness

Noun

The high moisture during winter would have spurred growth in grasses, brush and other vegetation.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
With the natural beauty of aging comes a change in hair texture and moisture control, but that doesn't mean there's no more fun to be had.

— Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

Raking Up Lawn Clippings Fireflies need moisture just like any other insect and are more likely to shelter in spots that feel a little damp.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Armed with a basket and a stick, her keen eyes scanned the damp, leafy undergrowth.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of damp

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