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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From the cake batter, to the lemon syrup that’s brushed on the cake, and finally to the lemon glaze, this moist pound cake is positively overflowing with lemon flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
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These storms are forming because warm, moist air surging north from the Gulf of Mexico is colliding with a strong cold front and upper-level storm system moving in from the Plains, creating atmospheric instability.—
Karen Carter,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bona slumps down on the seat, feeling damp, heavy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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