as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the ground is still rather wettish after last night's downpour
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Adjective
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These dreamy waffles are crisp and golden on the outside; moist, light and fluffy on the inside.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025 -
After cleansing, my skin feels moist but not sticky.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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Constant moisture and humidity from hot showers, less-than-ideal ventilation, and damp surfaces can make bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms prone to mold growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The floors also dried quickly — much faster than with traditional mopping, so there was no tiptoing around damp areas.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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