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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Leave the cuttings in place through the following fall, and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026 -
With so many insects packed together in moist and dark places — and all closely related, sharing the same genetic vulnerabilities — infections and diseases can quickly pose an enormous threat to the well-being of an ant colony.—
Arundathi Nair,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rinse the area by using a damp cloth from cold water to remove the soapy mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Insert the cutting in a 4-inch pot filled with damp, well-draining potting mix.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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