subhumid

adjective

Definition of subhumidnext
as in subtropical

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  1. subtropical
  2. tropical
  3. semitropical
  4. tropic
Adjective
  • The plant has been introduced to the tropical and subtropical climatic regions of Australia and North and South America.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The warmer waters often invite tropical and subtropical species.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of subtropical
Adjective
  • Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused widespread damage over the weekend as Hurricane Simon pounded the country's Pacific coast, authorities said Monday.
    — JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Chocolate moelleux and tropical sorbet, both elevated with a flavoured crumble (cardamom and lime, respectively) finished off the meal with a satisfying hit of sweetness.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 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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“Subhumid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subhumid. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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