Moist

Pronunciation: /mɔɪst/

Definitions of moist

adjective describing something slightly wet or damp

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was moist and delicious.

A2 She applied a moisturizer to keep her skin moist.

B1 The soil needs to be kept moist for the plants to grow.

B2 The chef's secret to a perfect cake is keeping it moist with a simple syrup.

C1 The scientist conducted experiments to determine the optimal level of moisture for the soil to remain moist but not waterlogged.

C2 The artist used a special technique to keep the paint moist on the canvas for hours while working on the masterpiece.

Examples of moist in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the moist soil in the laboratory.

informal I hate when my socks get moist from walking in the rain.

slang This cake is so moist, it's like eating a cloud!

figurative Her eyes were moist with tears as she listened to the sad story.

Grammatical Forms of moist

• past tense: moistened
• plural: moists
• comparative: more moist
• superlative: most moist
• present tense: moistens
• future tense: will moisten
• perfect tense: has moistened
• continuous tense: is moistening
• singular: moist
• positive degree: moist
• infinitive: moisten
• gerund: moistening
• participle: moistened

Origin and Evolution of moist

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'moist' originated from the Latin word 'musteus' which means fresh or new.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moist' has evolved to primarily describe something slightly wet or damp, often used in a negative context due to its association with unpleasant sensations.