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Meanings of humid in English

(Of the air) Containing a high quantity of water vapor.

Usage of humid in English
1
The climate is in general cold and humid, especially in the north-east.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
2
Any source of water can recharge them-tapwater, puddles, tears, humid air.
Eve of darkness
3
This was quite a different environment from the humid jungles of Rossak.
Sisterhood of Dune
4
Just a few thousand police patrol Panama's humid, inhospitable border with Colombia.
Reuters
5
It's hot and humid and will make you feel right at home.
The South African
6
Even farmers in more humid areas are struggling with extremes of weather.
Reuters
7
Five minutes later he emerged into the humid stuffiness of the submarine.
On the Beach
8
The humid atmosphere of the season increased the difficulty of his breathing.
Mark Twain: A Biography. Volume III, Part 2: 1907-1910
9
It's likely to remain overcast and humid for most of the day.
The South African
10
This strain allows the plant to thrive in the humid local climate.
BBC
11
Yesterday morning was warm and humid in the valley of the Rhine.
The Irish Times
12
The air's cool and breathable, not humid and muggy as I'd expected.
Mockingjay
13
Outside, it was a rare day this summer - hot and humid.
The Irish Times
14
ANALYSIS The weather was dry, but warm and humid, according to Dunn.
Rock and Ice Magazine
15
Mrs. Miriam Moore saw it three times, always on misty, humid nights.
Ghosts
16
Five buttons later I was shivering slightly in the humid summer air.
The Book of Life
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