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moistness

moistness

1 1.1
A slight wetness on a surface or in the air
  • noun
  • /ˈmɔɪstnəs/
translation icon : humedad
  • The moistness of the soil helped the plants thrive during the dry season.
  • flavor and moistness
  • moistness of her lips
  • moistness of the skin

I felt like they were almost dry, like they had no moistness to them.

Examples

  • From the equator to 10 degrees S, Africa and South America are similar in that surplus exceeds deficit, but the much greater moistness of South America is readily apparent.

    Academic text (1992)

  • This cake is known for its delicious moistness and rich flavor.

  • And it also has a moistness that is I'm afraid to touch.

  • Through the window across the hall, he could see that a moistness had drifted in from the sea, not quite fog but a thickening of the air.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Served both taco and burrito style, this Fiesta Tortilla held up despite the moistness of the filling.

    Blog text (19)

  • It's the only way you'll ever attain the exquisitely peerless flavor and moistness that your turkey has to offer.

    Blog text (25)

  • This was reflected in the low scores for flakiness, hardness, chewiness, and fibrousness, and a high score for moistness.

    Academic text (1990)

  • So, whereas passive prewarming of the meat to room temperature may be moderately useful, active prewarming to body temperature is more likely to make a noticeable difference in texture and moistness.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Imagine the best Lechon Asado you ever had in your life (in Miami, San Juan, Havana, Mexico City): beautifully tender with incredible moistness, and you have the pulled pork at Franklin.

    Blog text (33)

  • When cooking chicken, ensuring its moistness will keep it tender and flavorful.

Synonyms

moisture
vsmoistness
107 1.0

A small amount of water on or in something that makes it slightly wet

focuses on the condition as a state of slight water presence rather than amount
wetness
vsmoistness
9 1.0

A state of being covered with liquid

focuses on a light or slight water presence rather than full soaking
dampness
vsmoistness
8 1.0

Slight wetness in the air or on surfaces that makes them feel cold

is the same idea named as a general quality of light water presence
dewiness
vsmoistness
6.0

A light, fresh wetness from small drops of water on plants or skin

is the general slight water condition not limited to mornings or tiny droplets

Antonyms

dryness
8 1.0

Lack of water or wetness in something

How Wet

saturation
4 4.7
sogginess
2.9
wetness
9 1.0
moistness
1 1.1
dampness
8 1.0

Surface Forms

moistness singular
moistnesses plural

Morphology

moistness = moist (transparent) = moist + ness

Formed by the adjective 'moist' + nominalizing suffix '-ness'; the meaning is directly the state or quality of being moist.

Etymology

The word moistness comes from the adjective moist, which means 'slightly wet' and is the same root as moisture. So moistness is the quality or state of being slightly wet, like the soft, slightly wet inside of a fresh cake.