moist — slightly wet or damp
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: slightly wet or damp
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɔɪst/
Korean meaning: 촉촉한, 습기가 있는
Korean pronunciation: **모**이스트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to moist brownies is adding a spoonful of mayonnaise.
- The tropical climate keeps the air constantly moist.
- She kept the bandage moist to help the wound heal faster.
moist
ADJECTIVE//mɔɪst//
slightly wet or damp
The baker tests the moist chocolate cake fresh from the oven
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Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'moiste'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'musteus'(새것, 신선한)와 연결됩니다. 원래는 '새롭고 신선한' 의미였다가 점차 '습기가 있는' 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My grandmother's secret to moist brownies is adding a spoonful of mayonnaise.”
“The tropical climate keeps the air constantly moist.”
“She kept the bandage moist to help the wound heal faster.”
“His eyes became moist when he heard the touching story.”
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