humid
HYOO-mihd
Humid (adjective) means containing a lot of moisture in the air; damp and often warm. Example: “Summers in the city are hot and humid.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- humider, more humid
- Superlative
- humidest, most humid
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Summers in the city are hot and _____.
Etymology
From Old French humide, from Latin humidus ("moist").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “humid” mean?
The word “humid” means containing a lot of moisture in the air; damp and often warm. In plain terms, describes air that feels damp because it holds a lot of moisture.
How do you pronounce “humid”?
“Humid” is pronounced HYOO-mihd (/ˈhjuːmɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “humid” in a sentence?
Here is “humid” used in a sentence: “Summers in the city are hot and humid.”
What part of speech is “humid”?
“Humid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “humid” come from?
The word “humid” comes from Latin. From Old French humide, from Latin humidus ("moist").
Is “humid” a common word?
“Humid” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
