humid
humid — adjective
1. describes air or weather that holds a large amount of moisture, making the air f
describes air or weather that holds a large amount of moisture, making the air feel wet, sticky, and often uncomfortable to be in
The air near the river felt so humid that Sivan's shirt was damp within minutes.
so humid that [consequence]
Nila prefers a dry climate because humid weather makes her feel tired.
humid weather + makes [person] feel [adjective]
The bathroom becomes very humid after a hot shower, so Naoko always opens the window.
Hugo checked the weather app and saw that the day would be hot and humid.
On humid summer nights, Élise finds it hard to fall asleep.
- muggy
more informal; always implies uncomfortable warmth — muggy weather is always hot and humid
- damp
weaker and applies to surfaces, objects, or air; a towel can be damp but not humid
- moist
neutral, less intense; can describe food or skin, which humid cannot
- sticky
informal; describes the physical feeling on the skin caused by humid air
- dry
the direct opposite — air with very little moisture
文法句型
it is humid
the [noun] is humid
hot and humid / warm and humid
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively about the air, weather, or climate — not about individual objects. You would not call a towel 'humid'; instead use 'damp' or 'wet'. Extremely common in the fixed pair 'hot and humid'. The noun form 'humidity' is often used in weather forecasts.