Synonyms for

Humid

Verb / ˈhju:mʌd / / ˈhju:mɪd / / ˈju:mʌd / / ˈju:mɪd / Another word for humid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a lot of moisture or dampness in the air

Synonyms & similar words

moist damp sticky muggy wet clammy steamy sultry sweltering moisture-laden oppressive soggy moistened waterlogged saturated sopping dank juicy humectant rainy

Synonyms by register

Formal

moist damp muggy

Informal

sticky clammy sultry

Literary

dewy vaporous

Antonyms

dry arid parched desiccated moistureless waterless

Common collocations

  • humid climate
  • humid weather
  • humid air
  • humid conditions
  • humid environment
  • humid day
  • humid summer

Word family

noun humidity
adjective humid
adverb humidly

Usage note

Humid typically refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, often implying an uncomfortable level of moisture. It is often used to describe climate or weather.

Example sentences

  1. It's so humid that my hair is frizzing up!
  2. The rainforest is always humid because of the constant moisture.
  3. The humid summer weather made it hard to sleep at night.
  4. The bathroom gets really humid after someone takes a shower.
  5. The humid conditions in the greenhouse help the plants grow.

Quotes

  • "The air was deathly humid and the sweat poured down him like monsoon rain." - James Clavell
  • "The air was thick, the night was hot, the humidity was suffocating." - Haruki Murakami
  • "The sky is not a gentle, ethereal mother. It is a stormy, angry father who will break you if you don't respect him." - Lauren DeStefano, Wither

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