What is "moisten" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 07-07-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does moisten mean in English? Meaning of moisten definition and abbreviation with examples.

English	English

What is "moisten" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "moisten": make moist

Verb

Meaning: make moist

Example: The dew moistened the meadows

Synonyms: dampen moisten wash

Hyponyms: baste humidify moisturise moisturize

Hypernyms: wet

Meaning of "moisten": moisten with fine drops

Verb

Meaning: moisten with fine drops

Example: drizzle the meat with melted butter

Synonyms: drizzle moisten

Hypernyms: splash splosh sprinkle

Adjective: (transitive) To make moist or moister.(intransitive) To become moist or moister.

Synonyms:

drench, sprinkle, dampen, soak, saturate, wash, wet, squirt, steam, rinse, shower, lick, bathe, dip, splatter, water, sop, spray, splash, mist, steep, water down, moisturize, bedew, humidify, rain on, sog, waterlog,

Antonyms:

dry, dehydrate,

English

Related Dictionary

Read more

English speaking countries and territories

All Dictionary for you

Biggest dictionary system for all of languages in the World. English Dictionary Free.
Wikilanguages.net online dictionary could translate in 80 languages free. Get English dictionary online for mobile and PC.

© 2026 Copyright by Wikilanguages.net
Legal Disclaimer - Privacy Statement

🔝