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
  • Tropical systems interacting with dry air and land tend to weaken because they’re deprived of the warm, moist ocean conditions that fuel their thunderstorms.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • That storm is spinning moist air in the upper atmosphere toward the region, and more moist air is expected as the storm slows into a tropical depression, Garcia said.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of moist
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  • Be careful not to leave the upholstery to dry in a humid or damp area, as that might just introduce mold or a stale water smell, Micetich says.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • The best way to clean most microwaves is to wipe them down with a damp cloth and a touch of mild dish soap.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of damp
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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