MOISTURE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

moisture

noun

ˈmȯis-chər

as in humidity

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night

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Recent Examples of moisture Storm chances remain low overnight as moisture continues increasing ahead of Tuesday's cold front. —

Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 18 May 2026 Due to the lower moisture in the air and dry vegetation, meteorologists are concerned that fires can start easily and spread rapidly. —

Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Quince's Flowknit tee and mid-rise joggers both wick moisture to keep you dry if things get sweaty, while offering plenty of stretch for hours of comfort. —

Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 Plant pawpaw trees in spring or fall, provide shade for young seedlings, and ensure consistent soil moisture. —

Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture

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humidity

Noun

Despite my massive appreciation for the season, spring has a major drawback in my book—higher temperatures and humidity.

— Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The National Weather Service said north winds could gust to 50 mph and humidity could drop as low as 7%, creating conditions that could rapidly spread wildfires through Monday evening.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026