humid

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having a high level of moisture or water vapor in the air.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhjuːmɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

damp , moist

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Rhymes

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numb id , plumb rid , tumb rim , gum tid , bum bid

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Variants

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humid , humidly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'humidus', meaning 'moist'.

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Trivia

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1. The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, but it is not the driest place on Earth. That title goes to the Atacama Desert in Chile, which is the driest place on the planet.

2. The highest recorded humidity level was in Cherrapunji, India, where the relative humidity reached 100% for 99.5% of the time in a single year.

3. The human body is made up of about 60% water, and we lose about 2-3 liters of water a day through perspiration and urination. In hot and humid conditions, we can lose even more water through sweating.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the air, typically measured as a percentage.

2. Muggy: A term used to describe air that is both humid and warm.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'humid' is often used to describe the atmosphere in tropical settings. In art, it can be used to depict the texture of certain materials, such as clay or paint.

How to Memorize "humid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainforest with heavy rainfall and high levels of moisture in the air. Visualize the droplets of water condensing on leaves and the mist that hangs in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humid' with words like 'damp', 'moist', and 'wet'. Think of a day when the air is heavy with moisture and everything around you feels damp.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'humid' by associating it with the word 'humorous'. Humor and humidity both involve moisture, making it an easy memory aid.

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