moist
adjective13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
very moist8.5
Used to intensify the degree of moistness.
Indicates a small degree of moistness.
Indicates a small degree of moistness.
evenly moist6.2
Describes uniform moistness across a surface.
be moist8.0
Describes the state of being slightly wet.
To take action to ensure something does not dry out.
feel moist7.0
Describes the sensation of something being slightly wet to the touch.
remain moist6.8
To continue to be in a slightly wet state.
stay moist6.7
To continue to be in a slightly wet state.
look moist6.5
Describes the appearance of something being slightly wet.
become moist6.0
To change from a dry state to a slightly wet state.
grow moist4.5
Often used in a literary context, especially for eyes filling with tears.
moist with7.3
Used to specify the substance causing the moistness (e.g., with sweat, with tears).