Definition of moist in English:

moist

adjective mɔɪstmɔɪst

1Slightly wet.
the moist, fertile soil
Example sentencesExamples
- Potatoes are smothered in onions and garlic and the whole thing is slightly moist, yet oven-browned.
- Ants love sandy soil so if you add plenty of humus, such as compost, you'll end up with dark, moist, friable soil and no ants.
- A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while the skin is still slightly moist.
- Warm air, slightly moist, caressed her jaw line, swept back the tension from its clenched fist.
- A dry, crumbly or even slightly cloddy surface with moist, fine soil at seeding depth gives the crop a good head start over the weeds.
- We sit there for a few minutes in a moist and slightly humid (but definitely not steamy) room.
- It was baked just right, nice and moist, with a slightly crispy outer crust.
- I wipe the pieces with a slightly moist, very serf sponge and then begin to apply my three coats of Velvet base color.
- In late May, the young plants should be hardened off in a cold frame for a few days before planting in a sunny spot and a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
- This makes the cabbage tender, and the filling moist and slightly crumbly.
- Again, utmost caution is in order, because the wrapping paper is very moist and likely to tear.
- They sat down on the slightly moist grass and stared out into the cloudy sky.
- Her eyes on his retreating form, a sigh of relief escaped Callie's slightly moist lips, and she swiped at them unconsciously.
- The sods were heavy and moist and had to be handled carefully or else all the work was in vain.
- Where the hills were burned, the soil was already moist and fertile-looking.
- Ten hours later, we were in Mexico, stepping off an plane into a wall of moist, hot, heavy air.
- Ginseng grows in a cold and slightly moist environment.
- I'm getting a slightly golden loaf with a moist and firm texture, and an interesting slightly fermented taste.
- You can substitute regular milk for these scones; they will be slightly drier than these, however, which are nicely moist.
- Cooked, the grains are moist and slightly stickier than long-grain rice.
Synonyms
damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky
1. 1.1 (of the eyes) wet with tears.
  （眼睛）含泪的，泪汪汪的
  her brother's eyes became moist
  她弟弟双眼噙着泪水。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His words filled hearts, turned eyes moist, and made many doleful as he saluted those who were not with us any longer as they laid down their lives for the country.
  It's one of several powerful scenes guaranteed to leave viewers with moist eyes.
  When he finally looked at her again it was with moist eyes and a furrowed brow.
  Like his many other paintings of young people, the subject's eyes are moist, and in this case distinctly shadowed.
  This is because, unlike most land animals, it does not have a tear duct to keep the eye moist and so must duck to prevent its eyes from drying out.
  The scene in the village as the children were about to leave was very emotional with many a moist eye on both sides.
  Her eyes became moist, but she fought back the tears beginning to form.
  Her eyes were moist with tears as she quickly exited the room, slamming the door behind her.
  She could see his face, red with emotion, eyes moist with tears that waited to be shed.
  There was much laughter, plus more than a few moist eyes and sniffles, which were all well-deserved.
  Zevon declined to offer any hints about the new songs, but he said fans should not anticipate material of moist eyes or long, distant stares.
  She waited, continued to stare at the stars, even though through her moist eyes they were no more than a blur.
  Logan glanced up his eyes full of hate and moist with unshed tears.
  Lifting it she looked at me, eyes red and moist, trails of tears running down her cheeks, and I felt my heart skip a beat.
  Her nose was red and her moist eyes had swelled slightly just underneath.
  I scrambled to my feet, my eyes moist with unshed tears, and I ran.
  There wasn't a moist eye here when the news of Frank's passing reached us.
  His eyes were moist, and I wondered how long he'd been watching me cry.
  One eye was visibly moist and journalists present wondered whether he could handle any more questions without breaking down, or openly crying.
  But as he looked over at her, her eyes were moist and there were tears running down her cheeks.
  Synonyms
  tearful, teary, dewy-eyed, watery, misty
2. 1.2 (of a climate) rainy.
  多雨的
  exposure to the Atlantic on the west gives rise to a cool, moist climate
  Example sentencesExamples
  Both leaf floras and paleoclimatic models imply that the Potomac Group climate was moist and subtropical.
  Darjeeling tea, grown at a higher altitude and in a cool, moist climate, is called the ‘champagne of teas’.
  These factors combine to produce a climate that, while moist and tropical in the summer, may bring extended periods without rain.
  Hand picking is especially effective during moist weather conditions.
  In Victoria, many of the heaviest rainfall events occur when a depression develops over the State within an existing moist airmass.
  Roof maintenance is best done during the spring, or during times of extended cool, moist weather.
  For example, a hot, moist climate might produce leaf form similar to a cooler, dry climate because heat exacerbates water stress.
  How does one grow regionally adapted beans for moist climates?
  Anyway, if you want to spend some time in a warm, moist climate, I would recommend a trip to the Congo Basin.
  I would guess that the moist weather pattern that we are currently experiencing would persist for at least a week or two.
  Bean rust favors cool, moist weather and is further enhanced by varieties susceptible to the pathogen's many races.
  For one thing, the moist tropical climate works against the preservation of such delicate artwork.
  Tucumán is a small but naturally fertile province, with a moist microclimate in which sugar plantations and lemon groves flourish.
  With the onset of moist weather, spores are produced and are spread to healthy wheat plants by splashing rain.
  The combination of flat land and a mild, moist climate has made the Netherlands a paradise for dairy cattle.
  The temperate climate, mild and moist, has ensured the development of an abundance of plant and animal life.
  Our moist, or relatively moist, temperate climate is actually what underpins our biological economy and our production.
  It was caused by a combination of unusually warm, moist weather and a down rush of cold air.
  She was in a moist climate, with temperature and humidity that wouldn't have allowed for this.
  It thrives in our moist climate and is relatively free of pests and diseases.
  Synonyms
  damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky
2Medicine
Marked by a fluid discharge.
〔医〕湿（性）的
Example sentencesExamples
- If the total radiation dose to the skin is 40 Gy or greater, the erythema phase is followed by a moist desquamation phase.
- Although the lesion was slightly moist, no foul discharge or purulent drainage was present.
- The gold standard in diagnosing HSV is viral culture of material at the base of a vesicle or moist erosion.
- However, occlusive dressings should be avoided on moist lesions.
- Infrequently the treatment may produce a greenish hue on a moist wound, but this also may not reflect infection.

Derivatives

moistly

adverb

We finished off with a moistly chewy lemony yogurt cake and bowls of strawberries with cream.
Example sentencesExamples
- It stuck moistly to the side of a chair, he noted with satisfaction.
- The plane landed well after dark, and when the door finally opened I was prepared for the familiar Caribbean night - inky black, moistly warm, with the penetrating smell of wood smoke on the breeze.
- Three dark mounds sit on my plate, glistening moistly: a fat teaspoon each of beluga, osetra and sevruga caviar.
- The artist would have given him a moistly sensuous mouth, but this man's modest lip is all but covered by a warm brown beard, carefully clipped and combed.

moistness

noun ˈmɔɪstnəsˈmɔɪs(t)nəs

There was a feeling of wet on their face, from the moistness of the damp, thinning air.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Hey, babe,’ Dom replied, noticing the moistness of her eyes, ‘why are you crying?’
- If there is one quality that almost everyone looks for in a cake, it is moistness.
- She felt the tears mix with the moistness of her skin and she suddenly felt so many things all at once; loneliness, pain and heartbreak.
- This cooking method allows the potatoes to cook in their own steam, retaining their moistness, while infusing them with garlic and rosemary flavors.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French moiste, based on Latin mucidus 'mouldy' (influenced by musteus 'fresh', from mustum: see must²).

Rhymes

foist, hoist, joist, unvoiced

Definition of moist in US English:

moist

adjectivemoistmɔɪst

1Slightly wet; damp or humid.
微湿的；潮湿的；湿润的
the air was moist and heavy
空气潮湿沉闷。
Example sentencesExamples
- They sat down on the slightly moist grass and stared out into the cloudy sky.
- Where the hills were burned, the soil was already moist and fertile-looking.
- Cooked, the grains are moist and slightly stickier than long-grain rice.
- We sit there for a few minutes in a moist and slightly humid (but definitely not steamy) room.
- Potatoes are smothered in onions and garlic and the whole thing is slightly moist, yet oven-browned.
- Again, utmost caution is in order, because the wrapping paper is very moist and likely to tear.
- A dry, crumbly or even slightly cloddy surface with moist, fine soil at seeding depth gives the crop a good head start over the weeds.
- It was baked just right, nice and moist, with a slightly crispy outer crust.
- This makes the cabbage tender, and the filling moist and slightly crumbly.
- In late May, the young plants should be hardened off in a cold frame for a few days before planting in a sunny spot and a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
- Her eyes on his retreating form, a sigh of relief escaped Callie's slightly moist lips, and she swiped at them unconsciously.
- A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while the skin is still slightly moist.
- Ants love sandy soil so if you add plenty of humus, such as compost, you'll end up with dark, moist, friable soil and no ants.
- Warm air, slightly moist, caressed her jaw line, swept back the tension from its clenched fist.
- You can substitute regular milk for these scones; they will be slightly drier than these, however, which are nicely moist.
- The sods were heavy and moist and had to be handled carefully or else all the work was in vain.
- Ten hours later, we were in Mexico, stepping off an plane into a wall of moist, hot, heavy air.
- Ginseng grows in a cold and slightly moist environment.
- I wipe the pieces with a slightly moist, very serf sponge and then begin to apply my three coats of Velvet base color.
- I'm getting a slightly golden loaf with a moist and firm texture, and an interesting slightly fermented taste.
Synonyms
damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky
1. 1.1 (of the eyes) wet with tears.
  （眼睛）含泪的，泪汪汪的
  her brother's eyes became moist
  她弟弟双眼噙着泪水。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She waited, continued to stare at the stars, even though through her moist eyes they were no more than a blur.
  There was much laughter, plus more than a few moist eyes and sniffles, which were all well-deserved.
  One eye was visibly moist and journalists present wondered whether he could handle any more questions without breaking down, or openly crying.
  His words filled hearts, turned eyes moist, and made many doleful as he saluted those who were not with us any longer as they laid down their lives for the country.
  Zevon declined to offer any hints about the new songs, but he said fans should not anticipate material of moist eyes or long, distant stares.
  When he finally looked at her again it was with moist eyes and a furrowed brow.
  His eyes were moist, and I wondered how long he'd been watching me cry.
  She could see his face, red with emotion, eyes moist with tears that waited to be shed.
  There wasn't a moist eye here when the news of Frank's passing reached us.
  But as he looked over at her, her eyes were moist and there were tears running down her cheeks.
  The scene in the village as the children were about to leave was very emotional with many a moist eye on both sides.
  I scrambled to my feet, my eyes moist with unshed tears, and I ran.
  Her eyes were moist with tears as she quickly exited the room, slamming the door behind her.
  Logan glanced up his eyes full of hate and moist with unshed tears.
  Like his many other paintings of young people, the subject's eyes are moist, and in this case distinctly shadowed.
  Her eyes became moist, but she fought back the tears beginning to form.
  This is because, unlike most land animals, it does not have a tear duct to keep the eye moist and so must duck to prevent its eyes from drying out.
  Her nose was red and her moist eyes had swelled slightly just underneath.
  It's one of several powerful scenes guaranteed to leave viewers with moist eyes.
  Lifting it she looked at me, eyes red and moist, trails of tears running down her cheeks, and I felt my heart skip a beat.
  Synonyms
  tearful, teary, dewy-eyed, watery, misty
2. 1.2 (of a climate) rainy.
  多雨的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Bean rust favors cool, moist weather and is further enhanced by varieties susceptible to the pathogen's many races.
  Both leaf floras and paleoclimatic models imply that the Potomac Group climate was moist and subtropical.
  How does one grow regionally adapted beans for moist climates?
  I would guess that the moist weather pattern that we are currently experiencing would persist for at least a week or two.
  Tucumán is a small but naturally fertile province, with a moist microclimate in which sugar plantations and lemon groves flourish.
  These factors combine to produce a climate that, while moist and tropical in the summer, may bring extended periods without rain.
  Anyway, if you want to spend some time in a warm, moist climate, I would recommend a trip to the Congo Basin.
  For one thing, the moist tropical climate works against the preservation of such delicate artwork.
  In Victoria, many of the heaviest rainfall events occur when a depression develops over the State within an existing moist airmass.
  Roof maintenance is best done during the spring, or during times of extended cool, moist weather.
  It was caused by a combination of unusually warm, moist weather and a down rush of cold air.
  Our moist, or relatively moist, temperate climate is actually what underpins our biological economy and our production.
  For example, a hot, moist climate might produce leaf form similar to a cooler, dry climate because heat exacerbates water stress.
  Hand picking is especially effective during moist weather conditions.
  With the onset of moist weather, spores are produced and are spread to healthy wheat plants by splashing rain.
  She was in a moist climate, with temperature and humidity that wouldn't have allowed for this.
  The temperate climate, mild and moist, has ensured the development of an abundance of plant and animal life.
  The combination of flat land and a mild, moist climate has made the Netherlands a paradise for dairy cattle.
  It thrives in our moist climate and is relatively free of pests and diseases.
  Darjeeling tea, grown at a higher altitude and in a cool, moist climate, is called the ‘champagne of teas’.
  Synonyms
  damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky
3. 1.3Medicine Marked by a fluid discharge.
  〔医〕湿（性）的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Infrequently the treatment may produce a greenish hue on a moist wound, but this also may not reflect infection.
  However, occlusive dressings should be avoided on moist lesions.
  If the total radiation dose to the skin is 40 Gy or greater, the erythema phase is followed by a moist desquamation phase.
  The gold standard in diagnosing HSV is viral culture of material at the base of a vesicle or moist erosion.
  Although the lesion was slightly moist, no foul discharge or purulent drainage was present.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French moiste, based on Latin mucidus ‘moldy’ (influenced by musteus ‘fresh’, from mustum: see must).

单词	moist
释义	Definition of moist in English: moist adjective mɔɪstmɔɪst 1Slightly wet. the moist, fertile soil Example sentencesExamples Potatoes are smothered in onions and garlic and the whole thing is slightly moist, yet oven-browned. Ants love sandy soil so if you add plenty of humus, such as compost, you'll end up with dark, moist, friable soil and no ants. A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while the skin is still slightly moist. Warm air, slightly moist, caressed her jaw line, swept back the tension from its clenched fist. A dry, crumbly or even slightly cloddy surface with moist, fine soil at seeding depth gives the crop a good head start over the weeds. We sit there for a few minutes in a moist and slightly humid (but definitely not steamy) room. It was baked just right, nice and moist, with a slightly crispy outer crust. I wipe the pieces with a slightly moist, very serf sponge and then begin to apply my three coats of Velvet base color. In late May, the young plants should be hardened off in a cold frame for a few days before planting in a sunny spot and a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. This makes the cabbage tender, and the filling moist and slightly crumbly. Again, utmost caution is in order, because the wrapping paper is very moist and likely to tear. They sat down on the slightly moist grass and stared out into the cloudy sky. Her eyes on his retreating form, a sigh of relief escaped Callie's slightly moist lips, and she swiped at them unconsciously. The sods were heavy and moist and had to be handled carefully or else all the work was in vain. Where the hills were burned, the soil was already moist and fertile-looking. Ten hours later, we were in Mexico, stepping off an plane into a wall of moist, hot, heavy air. Ginseng grows in a cold and slightly moist environment. I'm getting a slightly golden loaf with a moist and firm texture, and an interesting slightly fermented taste. You can substitute regular milk for these scones; they will be slightly drier than these, however, which are nicely moist. Cooked, the grains are moist and slightly stickier than long-grain rice. Synonyms damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky 1.1 (of the eyes) wet with tears. （眼睛）含泪的，泪汪汪的 her brother's eyes became moist 她弟弟双眼噙着泪水。 Example sentencesExamples His words filled hearts, turned eyes moist, and made many doleful as he saluted those who were not with us any longer as they laid down their lives for the country. It's one of several powerful scenes guaranteed to leave viewers with moist eyes. When he finally looked at her again it was with moist eyes and a furrowed brow. Like his many other paintings of young people, the subject's eyes are moist, and in this case distinctly shadowed. This is because, unlike most land animals, it does not have a tear duct to keep the eye moist and so must duck to prevent its eyes from drying out. The scene in the village as the children were about to leave was very emotional with many a moist eye on both sides. Her eyes became moist, but she fought back the tears beginning to form. Her eyes were moist with tears as she quickly exited the room, slamming the door behind her. She could see his face, red with emotion, eyes moist with tears that waited to be shed. There was much laughter, plus more than a few moist eyes and sniffles, which were all well-deserved. Zevon declined to offer any hints about the new songs, but he said fans should not anticipate material of moist eyes or long, distant stares. She waited, continued to stare at the stars, even though through her moist eyes they were no more than a blur. Logan glanced up his eyes full of hate and moist with unshed tears. Lifting it she looked at me, eyes red and moist, trails of tears running down her cheeks, and I felt my heart skip a beat. Her nose was red and her moist eyes had swelled slightly just underneath. I scrambled to my feet, my eyes moist with unshed tears, and I ran. There wasn't a moist eye here when the news of Frank's passing reached us. His eyes were moist, and I wondered how long he'd been watching me cry. One eye was visibly moist and journalists present wondered whether he could handle any more questions without breaking down, or openly crying. But as he looked over at her, her eyes were moist and there were tears running down her cheeks. Synonyms tearful, teary, dewy-eyed, watery, misty 1.2 (of a climate) rainy. 多雨的 exposure to the Atlantic on the west gives rise to a cool, moist climate Example sentencesExamples Both leaf floras and paleoclimatic models imply that the Potomac Group climate was moist and subtropical. Darjeeling tea, grown at a higher altitude and in a cool, moist climate, is called the ‘champagne of teas’. These factors combine to produce a climate that, while moist and tropical in the summer, may bring extended periods without rain. Hand picking is especially effective during moist weather conditions. In Victoria, many of the heaviest rainfall events occur when a depression develops over the State within an existing moist airmass. Roof maintenance is best done during the spring, or during times of extended cool, moist weather. For example, a hot, moist climate might produce leaf form similar to a cooler, dry climate because heat exacerbates water stress. How does one grow regionally adapted beans for moist climates? Anyway, if you want to spend some time in a warm, moist climate, I would recommend a trip to the Congo Basin. I would guess that the moist weather pattern that we are currently experiencing would persist for at least a week or two. Bean rust favors cool, moist weather and is further enhanced by varieties susceptible to the pathogen's many races. For one thing, the moist tropical climate works against the preservation of such delicate artwork. Tucumán is a small but naturally fertile province, with a moist microclimate in which sugar plantations and lemon groves flourish. With the onset of moist weather, spores are produced and are spread to healthy wheat plants by splashing rain. The combination of flat land and a mild, moist climate has made the Netherlands a paradise for dairy cattle. The temperate climate, mild and moist, has ensured the development of an abundance of plant and animal life. Our moist, or relatively moist, temperate climate is actually what underpins our biological economy and our production. It was caused by a combination of unusually warm, moist weather and a down rush of cold air. She was in a moist climate, with temperature and humidity that wouldn't have allowed for this. It thrives in our moist climate and is relatively free of pests and diseases. Synonyms damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky 2Medicine Marked by a fluid discharge. 〔医〕湿（性）的 Example sentencesExamples If the total radiation dose to the skin is 40 Gy or greater, the erythema phase is followed by a moist desquamation phase. Although the lesion was slightly moist, no foul discharge or purulent drainage was present. The gold standard in diagnosing HSV is viral culture of material at the base of a vesicle or moist erosion. However, occlusive dressings should be avoided on moist lesions. Infrequently the treatment may produce a greenish hue on a moist wound, but this also may not reflect infection. Derivatives moistly adverb We finished off with a moistly chewy lemony yogurt cake and bowls of strawberries with cream. Example sentencesExamples It stuck moistly to the side of a chair, he noted with satisfaction. The plane landed well after dark, and when the door finally opened I was prepared for the familiar Caribbean night - inky black, moistly warm, with the penetrating smell of wood smoke on the breeze. Three dark mounds sit on my plate, glistening moistly: a fat teaspoon each of beluga, osetra and sevruga caviar. The artist would have given him a moistly sensuous mouth, but this man's modest lip is all but covered by a warm brown beard, carefully clipped and combed. moistness noun ˈmɔɪstnəsˈmɔɪs(t)nəs There was a feeling of wet on their face, from the moistness of the damp, thinning air. Example sentencesExamples ‘Hey, babe,’ Dom replied, noticing the moistness of her eyes, ‘why are you crying?’ If there is one quality that almost everyone looks for in a cake, it is moistness. She felt the tears mix with the moistness of her skin and she suddenly felt so many things all at once; loneliness, pain and heartbreak. This cooking method allows the potatoes to cook in their own steam, retaining their moistness, while infusing them with garlic and rosemary flavors. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French moiste, based on Latin mucidus 'mouldy' (influenced by musteus 'fresh', from mustum: see must²). Rhymes foist, hoist, joist, unvoiced Definition of moist in US English: moist adjectivemoistmɔɪst 1Slightly wet; damp or humid. 微湿的；潮湿的；湿润的 the air was moist and heavy 空气潮湿沉闷。 Example sentencesExamples They sat down on the slightly moist grass and stared out into the cloudy sky. Where the hills were burned, the soil was already moist and fertile-looking. Cooked, the grains are moist and slightly stickier than long-grain rice. We sit there for a few minutes in a moist and slightly humid (but definitely not steamy) room. Potatoes are smothered in onions and garlic and the whole thing is slightly moist, yet oven-browned. Again, utmost caution is in order, because the wrapping paper is very moist and likely to tear. A dry, crumbly or even slightly cloddy surface with moist, fine soil at seeding depth gives the crop a good head start over the weeds. It was baked just right, nice and moist, with a slightly crispy outer crust. This makes the cabbage tender, and the filling moist and slightly crumbly. In late May, the young plants should be hardened off in a cold frame for a few days before planting in a sunny spot and a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Her eyes on his retreating form, a sigh of relief escaped Callie's slightly moist lips, and she swiped at them unconsciously. A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while the skin is still slightly moist. Ants love sandy soil so if you add plenty of humus, such as compost, you'll end up with dark, moist, friable soil and no ants. Warm air, slightly moist, caressed her jaw line, swept back the tension from its clenched fist. You can substitute regular milk for these scones; they will be slightly drier than these, however, which are nicely moist. The sods were heavy and moist and had to be handled carefully or else all the work was in vain. Ten hours later, we were in Mexico, stepping off an plane into a wall of moist, hot, heavy air. Ginseng grows in a cold and slightly moist environment. I wipe the pieces with a slightly moist, very serf sponge and then begin to apply my three coats of Velvet base color. I'm getting a slightly golden loaf with a moist and firm texture, and an interesting slightly fermented taste. Synonyms damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky 1.1 (of the eyes) wet with tears. （眼睛）含泪的，泪汪汪的 her brother's eyes became moist 她弟弟双眼噙着泪水。 Example sentencesExamples She waited, continued to stare at the stars, even though through her moist eyes they were no more than a blur. There was much laughter, plus more than a few moist eyes and sniffles, which were all well-deserved. One eye was visibly moist and journalists present wondered whether he could handle any more questions without breaking down, or openly crying. His words filled hearts, turned eyes moist, and made many doleful as he saluted those who were not with us any longer as they laid down their lives for the country. Zevon declined to offer any hints about the new songs, but he said fans should not anticipate material of moist eyes or long, distant stares. When he finally looked at her again it was with moist eyes and a furrowed brow. His eyes were moist, and I wondered how long he'd been watching me cry. She could see his face, red with emotion, eyes moist with tears that waited to be shed. There wasn't a moist eye here when the news of Frank's passing reached us. But as he looked over at her, her eyes were moist and there were tears running down her cheeks. The scene in the village as the children were about to leave was very emotional with many a moist eye on both sides. I scrambled to my feet, my eyes moist with unshed tears, and I ran. Her eyes were moist with tears as she quickly exited the room, slamming the door behind her. Logan glanced up his eyes full of hate and moist with unshed tears. Like his many other paintings of young people, the subject's eyes are moist, and in this case distinctly shadowed. Her eyes became moist, but she fought back the tears beginning to form. This is because, unlike most land animals, it does not have a tear duct to keep the eye moist and so must duck to prevent its eyes from drying out. Her nose was red and her moist eyes had swelled slightly just underneath. It's one of several powerful scenes guaranteed to leave viewers with moist eyes. Lifting it she looked at me, eyes red and moist, trails of tears running down her cheeks, and I felt my heart skip a beat. Synonyms tearful, teary, dewy-eyed, watery, misty 1.2 (of a climate) rainy. 多雨的 Example sentencesExamples Bean rust favors cool, moist weather and is further enhanced by varieties susceptible to the pathogen's many races. Both leaf floras and paleoclimatic models imply that the Potomac Group climate was moist and subtropical. How does one grow regionally adapted beans for moist climates? I would guess that the moist weather pattern that we are currently experiencing would persist for at least a week or two. Tucumán is a small but naturally fertile province, with a moist microclimate in which sugar plantations and lemon groves flourish. These factors combine to produce a climate that, while moist and tropical in the summer, may bring extended periods without rain. Anyway, if you want to spend some time in a warm, moist climate, I would recommend a trip to the Congo Basin. For one thing, the moist tropical climate works against the preservation of such delicate artwork. In Victoria, many of the heaviest rainfall events occur when a depression develops over the State within an existing moist airmass. Roof maintenance is best done during the spring, or during times of extended cool, moist weather. It was caused by a combination of unusually warm, moist weather and a down rush of cold air. Our moist, or relatively moist, temperate climate is actually what underpins our biological economy and our production. For example, a hot, moist climate might produce leaf form similar to a cooler, dry climate because heat exacerbates water stress. Hand picking is especially effective during moist weather conditions. With the onset of moist weather, spores are produced and are spread to healthy wheat plants by splashing rain. She was in a moist climate, with temperature and humidity that wouldn't have allowed for this. The temperate climate, mild and moist, has ensured the development of an abundance of plant and animal life. The combination of flat land and a mild, moist climate has made the Netherlands a paradise for dairy cattle. It thrives in our moist climate and is relatively free of pests and diseases. Darjeeling tea, grown at a higher altitude and in a cool, moist climate, is called the ‘champagne of teas’. Synonyms damp, dampish, steamy, humid, muggy, clammy, dank, moisture-laden, wet, wettish, rainy, drizzly, drizzling, dewy, dripping, soggy, sweaty, sticky 1.3Medicine Marked by a fluid discharge. 〔医〕湿（性）的 Example sentencesExamples Infrequently the treatment may produce a greenish hue on a moist wound, but this also may not reflect infection. However, occlusive dressings should be avoided on moist lesions. If the total radiation dose to the skin is 40 Gy or greater, the erythema phase is followed by a moist desquamation phase. The gold standard in diagnosing HSV is viral culture of material at the base of a vesicle or moist erosion. Although the lesion was slightly moist, no foul discharge or purulent drainage was present. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French moiste, based on Latin mucidus ‘moldy’ (influenced by musteus ‘fresh’, from mustum: see must).
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