Neuenglisch-germanisches Wörterbuch. Gerhard Köbler. 2010.
moist — [moist] adj. [OFr moiste < VL * muscidus, altered (prob. infl. by L musteus, of new wine, fresh < mustum,MUST3) < L mucidus, moldy < mucus,MUCUS] 1. slightly wet; damp 2. suggestive of the presence of liquid [a moist sound] 3. tearful … English World dictionary
moist — (adj.) late 14c., moist, wet; well irrigated, from O.Fr. moiste damp, wet, soaked (13c., Mod.Fr. moite), from V.L. *muscidus moldy, also wet, from L. mucidus slimy, moldy, musty, from mucus slime (see MUCUS (Cf. mucus)). Alternative etymology… … Etymology dictionary
moist — [adj] wet, wettish clammy, damp, dampish, dank, dewy, dripping, drippy, drizzly, humid, irriguous, muggy, not dry, oozy*, rainy, soggy, teary, watery; concept 603 Ant. dry … New thesaurus
moist — adj. VERBS ▪ be, feel, look ▪ Her skin felt moist and feverish. ▪ become, grow ▪ Beth s dark eyes grew moist as she kissed her son … Collocations dictionary
moist — [mɔıst] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: moiste, from Latin mucidus wet and slippery , from mucus; MUCUS] slightly wet, especially in a way that is pleasant or suitable ▪ Make sure the soil is moist before planting the seeds. ▪ a rich … Dictionary of contemporary English
moist — mȯist adj 1) slightly or moderately wet 2 a) marked by a discharge or exudation of liquid <moist eczema> b) suggestive of the presence of liquid used of sounds heard in auscultation <moist rales> … Medical dictionary
moist — adj 1. damp, dewy, wet, wettish, watery, aqueous; dank, steamy, clammy, muggy, humid; foggy, vaporous, misty, drizzly, dripping, rainy; swampy, marshy, boggy, fenny, miry. 2.(all of the eyes) tearful, lachrymose, misty … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
moist — adj. 1 a slightly wet; damp. b (of the season etc.) rainy. 2 (of a disease) marked by a discharge of matter etc. Derivatives: moistly adv. moistness n. Etymology: ME f. OF moiste, ult. from or rel. to L mucidus (see MUCUS) and musteus fresh (see… … Useful english dictionary
moist — [[t]mɔɪst[/t]] adj. er, est 1) slightly wet; damp 2) (of the eyes) tearful 3) mer (of the air) having high humidity • Etymology: 1325–75; ME moiste < MF, perh. < VL*muscidus, a cross of L mūcidus musty, withmusteusjuicy, adj. der. ofmustum… … From formal English to slang
moist — [[t]mɔ͟ɪst[/t]] moister, moistest ADJ GRADED Something that is moist is slightly wet. Wipe off any excess make up with a clean, moist cotton flannel... The soil is reasonably moist after the September rain. Ant: dry … English dictionary
moist — moistful, adj. moistless, adj. moistly, adv. moistness, n. /moyst/, adj. moister, moistest. 1. moderately or slightly wet; damp. 2. (of the eyes) tearful. 3. accompanied by or connected with liquid or moisture. 4. (of the air) having high humidi … Universalium
