as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the ground is still rather wettish after last night's downpour
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Adjective
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This cooking method combines three different microwave technologies (traditional microwaving, convection heating and halogen light) to brown foods on the outside while leaving the inside perfectly moist.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025 -
When the soil is moist, but not wet, the tines of the aerator will more easily sink into the soil, and the soil cores will release from the aerator well.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Forecasts from various sources like the Climate Prediction Center and Farmers' Almanac predict a damp and unsettled week.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Microwave your damp towel for about 30 seconds.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Wettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wettish. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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