humid

[hyoo-mid, yoo-]

adjective

1. containing a high amount of water or water vapor; noticeably moist.

   humid air;

   a humid climate.

   Synonyms: wet, dank

humid

/ ˈhjuːmɪd /

adjective

1. moist; damp

   a humid day

Other Word Forms

• humidly adverb
• humidness noun
• subhumid adjective
• unhumid adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of humid¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin (h)ūmidus, equivalent to (h)ūm(ēre) “to be moist” + -idus -id ⁴

Word History and Origins

Origin of humid¹

C16: from Latin ūmidus, from ūmēre to be wet; see _{humectant, humour}

Synonym Study

See damp.

Example Sentences

Its water usually sits stagnant, attracting swarms of gnats to the field during the more humid months of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Even as the heat is forecast to continue letting up over the next few days, officials warn that the humid, monsoonal pattern is not yet passed.

From Los Angeles Times

During the second set Djokovic's level dropped considerably as he looked increasingly flustered and unsteady on his feet in a humid New York.

From BBC

They're caused by a sudden updraft in humid, moist air, which leads to a heavy and localised burst of rain.

From BBC

The slightly slower hard courts, humid conditions and its slot as the final major in a busy season have been contributing factors to six different champions in the past seven years.

From BBC

Related Words

• dank 
• moist 
• muggy 
• oppressive 
• soggy 
• steamy 
• sticky 
• stifling 
• stuffy 
• sultry 
• sweltering 
• wet 

When To Use

What does humid mean?

Humid is used to describe air that is full of water vapor.Humid is most commonly applied to weather or the general climate of a place, especially when the temperature is hot.The noun form of humid is humidity.Example: Summertime in Florida is almost unbearably humid.