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
  • That has a stronger impact in ecosystems like Canada’s boreal forests, California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and parts of temperate Europe that evolved under relatively cool, moist conditions.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Water in the early morning and again in the early evening, delivering enough water so that the sod and soil remain moist and cool.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of moist
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  • The temple's dark roofs slope toward the misty Saitama hills, while the damp mountain air carries the scent of incense from this historic pilgrimage start.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Normally these spots are produced by a fungus that flourishes during hot, damp and humid weather.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of damp
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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