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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This sugar is very moist with a strong molasses flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026 -
The Holocene Earth has been warm and moist.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To keep it healthy and fresh-looking, wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth as needed, and trim off any yellow leaves.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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