Humid means that the air contains a lot of water vapour. When the air is humid, it feels sticky and uncomfortable.
Humid air can cause sweat to evaporate more slowly, which can make you feel hot and uncomfortable. It can also lead to mould and mildew growth.
Humid air can be caused by high temperatures, high levels of precipitation, or by bodies of water.
The air was humid and oppressive.
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Noun: humidity.
Adjective: humid.
Adverb: humidly.
The word "humid" comes from the Latin word "humidus", which means "moist". It was first used in English in the 14th century.
What does humid mean?
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