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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The dampness of the cloth is key — a dry cloth or feather duster can simply scatter dust particles into the air, while a moist microfiber cloth traps and holds them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026 -
If the soil is already moist, don't assume that more water will help your plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Squeeze a drop of shampoo onto a damp cloth or towel to wipe away greasy cooking debris from whatever surface was hit, including the counter, stovetop, or backsplash.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will cool down into the 40s with the damp and dreary weather.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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