as in damp
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the air was so humid that our beach towels hanging on the line never really got dry
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Recent Examples of humid
Summer in the South can be described in two words: hot and humid.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Indianapolis is expected to have a hot and humid Fourth of July.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside, and more on hot and humid days.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Many liners are also made with moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics that will keep you dry and comfortable in hot and humid conditions.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Indianapolis is expected to have a hot and humid Fourth of July.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside, and more on hot and humid days.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Many liners are also made with moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics that will keep you dry and comfortable in hot and humid conditions.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for humid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humid
Adjective
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One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Washing dishes and cleaning your sink will remove possible attractions for pests and breeding grounds for mold or other smells that gather in a damp sink.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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According to Hardy, this cream’s only downside is that the texture feels a bit sticky.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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Michigan State University provides instructions on creating traps for SWD by poking tiny holes into plastic containers and filling them with apple cider vinegar to lure the insects in, and placing a sticky card inside to capture them.—
Sophia Valchine,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Even with the mostly cloudy skies, warm and muggy conditions will continue, with a high near 81.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 June 2025
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Overnight temperatures will remain in the low to mid 70s amid muggy conditions.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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“Humid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humid. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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