humid — containing a high amount of water vapor; damp and warm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing a high amount of water vapor; damp and warm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjuːmɪd/
Example Sentences
- My glasses keep fogging up in this humid bathroom - I look like a confused scientist!
- The humid summer air made my hair look like I stuck my finger in an electric socket.
- Seoul's humid summers require air conditioning to stay comfortable indoors.
humid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhjuːmɪd/]
containing a high amount of water vapor; damp and warm
The greenhouse air is so humid that water drips from every leaf.
In humid air, spilled fluid makes me look stupid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin humidus, an adjective formed from the verb humere meaning 'to be wet' or 'to be moist'. The word preserves its Latin root relating to moisture and wetness through to modern English.
Breakdown
humid- (wet, moist) + -us (Latin masculine singular adjective suffix). The root connects to Latin humere (to be wet), with the adjectival suffix -us indicating a state or quality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My glasses keep fogging up in this humid bathroom - I look like a confused scientist!”
“The humid summer air made my hair look like I stuck my finger in an electric socket.”
“Seoul's humid summers require air conditioning to stay comfortable indoors.”
“Plants from tropical regions thrive in humid environments.”
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