WETTISH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

wettish

adjective

ˈwe-tish

Definition of wettish

as in moist

slightly or moderately wet the ground is still rather wettish after last night's downpour

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Adjective

Bake in preheated oven until edges are set and golden, center looks matte, and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 28 minutes.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
The moist air was also producing other volatility around the top of the heat dome, including the risk of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and hail around the Great Lakes on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of moist

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Rub the paste gently with a damp microfiber cloth or non-scratch sponge.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Holcombe adds that ginger candies or over-the-counter medication like Dramamine can help with motion sickness, and that customers can ask crew members for cold, damp towels to put on the back of their neck.

— Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

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whack

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