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moist

moist

Meaning of moist

pleasantly soft/wet

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British English/ˈmɔɪst/
American English/ˈmɔɪst/
Russian transcription[ˈsot͡ɕnɨj]
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moist with Russian translation

moist usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Торт был сочным и мягким, именно таким, как я люблю.

The cake was moist and soft, just as I like it.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сочный хлеб дольше остаётся свежим, чем сухой.

Moist bread stays fresh longer than dry bread.

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moist belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

moistсочный
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

moist synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between moist / juicy / succulent / damp / wet / soggy

🇬🇧English
moist

pleasantly slightly wet; often positive for food (cakes), skin, or soil; neutral register

B2Often

The cake was moist and soft.

Торт был сочным и мягким.

🇬🇧English

full of juice; commonly used for fruit, meat, or descriptions that emphasize flavor and succulence

B2Very Often

The steak was juicy and tender.

Стейк был сочным и нежным.

🇬🇧English

very juicy and tender, often used in more descriptive or slightly elevated contexts for food

B2Often

We enjoyed a succulent roast with fresh herbs.

Мы наслаждались сочной жареной бараньей корейкой с травами.

🇬🇧English

slightly wet or clammy; often implies mild undesirability; less likely used for appetizing food

B2Often

The towel was still damp after washing.

Полотенце всё ещё было слегка влажным после стирки.

🇬🇧English

covered with or saturated with water; stronger and more general than 'moist'

B2Very Often

His shoes were wet from the rain.

Его туфли были мокрыми от дождя.

S
🇬🇧English
soggy

overly wet and limp; usually has a negative connotation (e.g., soggy cereal or bread)

B2Often

The chips went soggy in the takeout box.

Картошка стала размокшей в коробке с едой на вынос.

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How to pronounce moist and what this word means

moist translation: сочный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce moist

/ˈmɔɪst/

moist translation

сочный

moist examples

The cake was moist and soft, just as I like it.

moist transcription

/ˈmɔɪst/, /ˈmɔɪst/

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moist meaning: what does it mean?

pleasantly soft/wet

moist pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

moist is pronounced as /ˈmɔɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

moist definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The cake was moist and soft, just as I like it. Translation: Торт был сочным и мягким, именно таким, как я люблю.

Is moist part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, moist (сочный) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is moist part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, moist (сочный) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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