English · Nature & Environment
humid
/ˈhjuː.mɪd/
[/ˈhjuː.mɪd/]
damp and moist
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having a lot of water vapour in the air, making it feel damp and sticky.
Example
The humid jungle air made their clothes cling uncomfortably to their skin all day.
The humid jungle air made their clothes cling uncomfortably to their skin all day.
Etymology
From Latin 'humidus', moist, from 'humere', to be wet.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in weather and climate descriptions.