: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
The cold, dry air of winter and the hot, humid air of summer can both strip moisture from a dog's skin, leading to dryness and irritation.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Just in time for the humid seasons, Thermacell’s electric mosquito repellent is just a few cents more than its all-time low, now down to $35.66 (about $15 off) at Amazon when using promo code 20THERMACELL.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Mesh pots are best in humid environments to ensure plants don't dry out too quickly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
Lows spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning southerly winds ahead of the system were pumping north a warm, humid air mass directly from the Gulf of Mexico.
—Naomi Schanen, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
The winter in French Polynesia corresponds with the summer in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning June, July, and August experience less humid and more comfortable temperatures.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
After months of scarce rains, dense rainforest that is typically too humid to catch fire has also become more susceptible to flames.
—Manuela Andreoni, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Trump’s voice, more raspy and tired than usual, echoed, and the air had become humid.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2024
The upper level of the boathouse is the perfect spot to catch any cool breezes that blow off the water during the Lonestar State’s hot and humid summer months.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Just in time for the humid seasons, Thermacell’s electric mosquito repellent is just a few cents more than its all-time low, now down to $35.66 (about $15 off) at Amazon when using promo code 20THERMACELL.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Mesh pots are best in humid environments to ensure plants don't dry out too quickly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
Lows spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning southerly winds ahead of the system were pumping north a warm, humid air mass directly from the Gulf of Mexico.
—Naomi Schanen, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
The winter in French Polynesia corresponds with the summer in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning June, July, and August experience less humid and more comfortable temperatures.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
After months of scarce rains, dense rainforest that is typically too humid to catch fire has also become more susceptible to flames.
—Manuela Andreoni, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Trump’s voice, more raspy and tired than usual, echoed, and the air had become humid.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2024
The upper level of the boathouse is the perfect spot to catch any cool breezes that blow off the water during the Lonestar State’s hot and humid summer months.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Humid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humid. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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