Humid

Pronunciation: /ˈhjumɪd/

Definitions of humid

adjective describing a climate or atmosphere that is moist and damp

Example Sentences

A1 It is humid outside.

A2 The humid weather makes it uncomfortable to be outside.

B1 The humid conditions in the jungle can be challenging for hikers.

B2 The greenhouse was kept humid to ensure the plants thrived.

C1 The humid climate of the rainforest contributes to its rich biodiversity.

C2 The humid air enveloped us as we stepped off the plane in the tropical destination.

Examples of humid in a Sentence

formal The weather in the rainforest is typically humid due to the high levels of precipitation.

informal I hate how humid it gets in the summer, it's so sticky and uncomfortable.

slang This humidity is killing me, I feel like I'm swimming through the air.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick, it felt almost humid with emotion.

Grammatical Forms of humid

• past tense: humidified
• plural: humids
• comparative: more humid
• superlative: most humid
• present tense: humidify
• future tense: will be humid
• perfect tense: have been humid
• continuous tense: is being humid
• singular: humid
• positive degree: humid
• infinitive: to humidify
• gerund: humidifying
• participle: humidified

Origin and Evolution of humid

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'humid' originated from the Latin word 'humidus', meaning moist or wet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'humid' has retained its original meaning of being moist or wet, but has also come to be associated with high levels of atmospheric moisture in the air.