humid

adjective

hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd How to pronounce humid (audio)
ˈyü-
Synonyms of humid
: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
humidly adverb

Synonyms of humid

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wet, damp, dank, moist, humid mean covered or more or less soaked with liquid.

wet usually implies saturation but may suggest a covering of a surface with water or something (such as paint) not yet dry.

slipped on the wet pavement

damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

clothes will mildew if stored in a damp place

dank implies a more distinctly disagreeable or unwholesome dampness.

a prisoner in a cold, dank cell

moist applies to what is slightly damp or not felt as dry.

treat the injury with moist heat

humid applies to the presence of much water vapor in the air.

a hot, humid climate

Examples of humid in a Sentence

the air was so humid that our beach towels hanging on the line never really got dry
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In humid race conditions, Formula 1 drivers lose between four and seven pounds of sweat. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 Despite the warmer temperatures, moisture levels will remain relatively limited, so conditions should not feel excessively humid. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The further a bean travels through humid links in the chain, the more opportunities for growth. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 But in hot, humid countries, odors from municipal waste can be a serious problem. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humid

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French humide, from Latin humidus, from humēre

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of humid was in the 15th century

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“Humid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humid. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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humid

adjective
hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd How to pronounce humid (audio)
ˈyü-
: damp entry 3, moist
a humid climate
humidly adverb

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humid

adjective
hu·​mid ˈhyü-məd How to pronounce humid (audio) ˈyü- How to pronounce humid (audio)
: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
a hot humid climate
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