subhumid

adjective

Definition of subhumidnext
as in subtropical

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  1. subtropical
  2. tropical
  3. semitropical
  4. tropic
Adjective
  • This 100 percent linen option is ideal for subtropical climates.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis isn't typically fatal, and people's bodies seem to get better at fighting it off in places where the parasite is more common, including tropical and subtropical regions.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtropical
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, two waves that moved off Africa this week and are headed across the Atlantic toward the Caribbean both have the potential for further tropical development.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Then, after a series of eerie harbingers, the Platts discover the power and water in the house have shut off in the aftermath of an intense storm, and the atmosphere outside has turned unsettling and oddly tropical.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • After the fall of Saigon in 1975, huge numbers of refugees settled here, drawn by the semitropical climate and robust fisheries.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.
    — Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Definition of semitropical
Adjective
  • Botanical prints on olive green bases brought a tropic vibe to camo, while lush leafy prints created a painterly effect to tops.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Room rates at the hotel, tucked away behind tropic gardens, start at $995 a night.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of tropic
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