Humid
/ˈhjuː.mɪd/
Humid means the air has a lot of moisture in it, making it feel warm and sticky, like when you walk outside on a hot summer day and feel sweaty.
Examples
- The air felt so humid during our field trip to the zoo that we all wished we had brought extra water bottles to stay cool.
- After the rainstorm, the humidity made the playground feel sticky and warm, but we still had a blast swinging and playing tag.
- As we studied weather patterns in science class, our teacher explained how humid air can lead to thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Synonyms
damp
moist
sticky
soggy
wet
Antonyms
dry
arid
clear
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