First Known Use: 15th century
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humid
adjective hu·mid \ˈhyü-məd, ˈyü-\
: having a lot of moisture in the air
Full Definition of HUMID
: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
— hu·mid·ly adverb
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Origin of HUMID
French or Latin; French humide, from Latin humidus, from humēre
Synonym Discussion of HUMID
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 (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>.
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HUMID Defined for Kids
humid
adjective hu·mid \ˈhyü-məd, ˈyü-\
Definition of HUMID for Kids
: moist <a humid climate>
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humid
adjective hu·mid \ˈhyü-məd, ˈyü-\
Medical Definition of HUMID
: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive <a hot humid climate>
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