# humid

/ˈhjuməd/ (US) · /hjˈuːmɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/humid
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

describing air that feels wet and sticky because it contains a lot of water. You usually feel this in hot weather or tropical places.

For teachers: containing a high concentration of water vapour. Often used predicatively after 'feel' or 'become' and typically describes weather conditions or indoor environments.

## Examples

- The air is very humid today.
- The tropical climate is so humid that clothes never seem to dry properly on the line.
- While the temperature was technically moderate, the exceptionally humid conditions made physical exertion feel significantly more taxing for the visiting athletes.

## Usage notes

- Often modified by degree adverbs like 'very', 'extremely', or 'highly'.

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