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wettish

adjective

ˈwe-tish How to pronounce wettish (audio)
Definition of wettishnext
as in moist
slightly or moderately wet the ground is still rather wettish after last night's downpour

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  1. moist
  2. damp
Adjective
  • After the wound areas are a brown color, dip the cut ends in rooting powder and stick them a few inches deep into containers of moist, loose potting soil.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This toxic plant flourishes in disturbed areas and prefers moist soils.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • Poison hemlock tends to thrive in damp ground, whether in sunny or partly shaded locations.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Erika La'Pearl, a makeup artist based in Los Angeles, recommends bouncing a damp sponge over the product, while Meyers uses her ring finger to gently tap it into place for a softer finish.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of damp
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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