Meaning & use

humid

adjective·Everyday

Having a high level of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable, sticky feeling.

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The jungle air was hot and humid, making every step exhausting.

Summers here are humid enough that clothes rarely dry outside.

A note on using this word

"Humid" describes moist air, while "wet" describes something soaked with liquid directly.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

dry

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