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

Skies will be overcast to mostly cloudy Monday morning with high amounts of moisture in the air.

— Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
The latter is critical in preventing pockets of pooling water, maintaining a taut outer skin that doesn't flap around in the wind, and keeping the rainfly from sticking to the inner tent and leading to interior moisture.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisture

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The low humidity and dry conditions will not help the fire threat.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of humidity

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