moist
adjectiveUK /mɔɪst/
US /mɔɪst/
A little wet, but not too wet.
The cake was soft and moist.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a lot of water in the air.
The air felt moist before the rain.
3. Slightly wet with tears.
Her eyes were moist with happy tears.
4. Soft and not dry, like good bread or cake.
This bread is nice and moist.