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Meaning of moistening
The primary meaning of "moistening" is to make something slightly wet or damp.
Etymology of moistening
The word "moistening" comes from the Old French word "moistier", which is derived from the Latin word "mucere", meaning to be damp or moist
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something slightly wet or damp
Synonyms
humidifying
dampening
wetting
soaking
saturating
hydrating
lubricating
oiling
greasing
silencing
quieting
stilling
calming
soothing
alleviating
mitigating
assuaging
moderating
tempering
softening
loosening
relaxing
easing
comforting
pacifying
tranquilizing
mollifying
appeasing
placating
gentle
mild
moderate
Definitions
- To make something slightly wet or damp
- * To add moisture to something, typically in order to prevent or alleviate dryness
Usage Examples
- The humidifier is moistening the air in the room to relieve dry skin
- * She applied a moistening cream to her hands to soothe the dryness
- * The rain is moistening the soil, making it perfect for planting
Antonyms
dehydrating
drying
desiccating
parching
withering
shriveling
evaporating
vaporizing
drying out
draining
siphoning
exhausting
depleting
diminishing
reducing
lessening
decreasing
shrinking
contracting
tightening
hardening
solidifying
coagulating
congealing