— moistful , adj. — moistless , adj. — moistly , adv. — moistness , n.
/moyst/ , adj. moister, moistest .
1. moderately or slightly wet; damp.
2. (of the eyes) tearful.
3. accompanied by or connected with liquid or moisture.
4. (of the air) having high humidity.
[ 1325-75; ME moiste mucidus MUCID ]
Syn. 1. dank. See damp .
Ant. 1, 2. dry.