grow moist

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

Often used in a literary context, especially for eyes filling with tears.

moistVERBS + moist

Categories:

grow

Examples (10)

  • Beth's dark eyes grew moist as she kissed her son.
  • His eyes grew moist with unshed tears as he recalled the memory.
  • The air in the forest grew moist after the evening rain.
  • As the story unfolded, her cheeks grew moist with sympathy.
  • The soil in the pot needs water; it's starting to grow moist again.
  • A thin layer of fog caused the morning grass to grow moist.
  • Watching the emotional reunion, many in the audience felt their eyes grow moist.
  • The baker ensured the cake batter would grow moist and soft during baking.
  • Her lips grew moist with anticipation as she waited for the news.
  • The fresh dew made the spiderwebs grow moist and glisten in the sunlight.