humid

adjective

hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd How to pronounce humid (audio)
ˈyü-
: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
humidly adverb
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wet, damp, dank, moist, humid mean covered or more or less soaked with liquid.

wet usually implies saturation but may suggest a covering of a surface with water or something (such as paint) not yet dry.

slipped on the wet pavement

damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

clothes will mildew if stored in a damp place

dank implies a more distinctly disagreeable or unwholesome dampness.

a prisoner in a cold, dank cell

moist applies to what is slightly damp or not felt as dry.

treat the injury with moist heat

humid applies to the presence of much water vapor in the air.

a hot, humid climate

Examples of humid in a Sentence

the air was so humid that our beach towels hanging on the line never really got dry
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Especially in the South, where the weather is typically hotter and more humid, a coverlet might be a preferred option for bedding. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 This leads to a sharp and humid love triangle, in which Roisin must deal with her own warmth toward Echo while watching Kosta fall for her, until the plot crests through a breathtaking act of betrayal. Haley Mlotek, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025 Control Humidity Levels Since silverfish are attracted to moist, humid environments, reducing your home's humidity level to below 60% can help eliminate them. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025 Djokovic, who will link up with new coach Andy Murray ahead of the Australian Open, appeared irritated by heavy and humid conditions in Brisbane, frequently staring at his hands in disbelief and blowing on them constantly between points in the tight parts of the first set. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for humid 

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French humide, from Latin humidus, from humēre

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humid was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Humid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humid. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

humid

adjective
hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd How to pronounce humid (audio)
ˈyü-
: damp entry 3, moist
a humid climate
humidly adverb

Medical Definition

humid

adjective
hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd How to pronounce humid (audio) ˈyü- How to pronounce humid (audio)
: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
a hot humid climate

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