adjective
humid
HYOO-mihd
adjective
1
Containing a lot of moisture in the air; damp and often warm.
"Summers in the city are hot and humid."
"The greenhouse stayed humid to help the plants grow."
How to Use Humid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes air that feels damp because it holds a lot of moisture.
Common pairings
hot and humid
humid climate
humid air
Word Forms
humider comparative, more humid comparative, humidest superlative, most humid superlative
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Etymology
From Old French humide, from Latin humidus ("moist").