MOISTNESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

moistness

noun

Definition of moistness

as in moisture

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the moistness of the limestone caves creates an ideal environment for the ripening of Roquefort cheese

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Recent Examples of moistness Warm cake absorbs liquid much better, and this is the step that gives the cake its signature moistness. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Two cups of fresh peaches add moistness to this quick dessert bread—truly, a peach of a bread. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026 Either way, pineapple-studded, nutty heaven awaits with just a hint of extra moistness from your ripe bananas. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 The signature cod is wrapped in a golden batter, light and crispy, so every bite delivers a hot crunch with tender moistness underneath. — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025 Extensive equine-coat scoring determined that horses kept on pasture have higher tail moistness, that heavier horses have thicker skin, and that older horses have less-moist skin, even though their hair becomes more lustrous with age. — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
This is because the moisture or residue might damage the material.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

This past week, Los Angeles theme parks had more humidity than their Orlando counterparts, something CBSLA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says he’s never encountered during his career.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Tropical storm may bring more humidity Kittell said the tropical storm could bring more humidity, larger surf and potential coastal flooding issues over the Labor Day weekend.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of humidity

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