Moistening

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔɪsənɪŋ/

Definitions of moistening

verb to make something slightly wet or damp

Example Sentences

A1 I am moistening the soil before planting the seeds.

A2 She is moistening her lips with lip balm.

B1 The baker is moistening the dough with water to make it easier to work with.

B2 After applying the moisturizer, she noticed her skin moistening and becoming more hydrated.

C1 The chef demonstrated the technique of moistening the meat to keep it tender during cooking.

C2 The scientist observed the process of moistening as the liquid spread evenly over the surface.

Examples of moistening in a Sentence

formal The process of moistening the soil is essential for the growth of healthy plants.

informal Don't forget to bring an umbrella, it looks like the sky is moistening up.

slang I can't believe how moistening that cake turned out!

figurative Her words had a way of moistening my dry spirit, bringing hope to my heart.

Grammatical Forms of moistening

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

Origin and Evolution of moistening

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'moistening' is derived from the Middle English word 'moisten', which comes from the Old French word 'moiste', ultimately from the Latin word 'musteus' meaning 'new wine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moistening' has retained its original meaning of making something slightly wet or damp, but has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe the process of adding moisture or humidity to something.