: containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
humidly
adverb
Examples of humid in a Sentence
the air was so humid that our beach towels hanging on the line never really got dry
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And both crossed the Life Time Miami Marathon finish line first on a steamy, humid Sunday morning.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
The thinking is that putting plants in the shower brings a biophilic design and a spa-like vibe to your bathroom while taking advantage of the humid air and wet conditions many tropical plants love.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Strenuous aerobic exercise or strength training for longer than 60 minutes, performing activities in very hot or humid climates, or the physical strain of an unwelcome illness can all rev the body’s metabolism and quickly deplete blood glucose.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
Winter air is also less humid, which helps viruses stay viable in the air for longer periods, and cold air can dry out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, which weakens their ability to trap and expel viruses.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
The thinking is that putting plants in the shower brings a biophilic design and a spa-like vibe to your bathroom while taking advantage of the humid air and wet conditions many tropical plants love.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Strenuous aerobic exercise or strength training for longer than 60 minutes, performing activities in very hot or humid climates, or the physical strain of an unwelcome illness can all rev the body’s metabolism and quickly deplete blood glucose.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
Winter air is also less humid, which helps viruses stay viable in the air for longer periods, and cold air can dry out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, which weakens their ability to trap and expel viruses.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Humid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humid. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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