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humid

/ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

Exemplos

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1

It is very humid today, so I am sweating a lot.

The air is very wet today, making me sweat.

2

The coastal regions experience a humid climate throughout the year.

Areas by the sea have wet air all year round.

3

Ugh, it's so humid out there; my clothes are sticking to me!

The air is so damp that my clothes feel sticky!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
humidity
Verb
humidify
Advérbio
humidly
Adjetivo
humid
Relacionado
humidifier
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Dica de memorização

Humid starts with 'H' and 'U', just like 'Hot' and 'Uncomfortable'.

Quiz rápido

I don't like the summer here because the air is so _____; it makes me feel very sticky.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: humid

Exemplos

1

It is very humid today, so I am sweating a lot.

everyday

The air is very wet today, making me sweat.

2

The coastal regions experience a humid climate throughout the year.

formal

Areas by the sea have wet air all year round.

3

Ugh, it's so humid out there; my clothes are sticking to me!

informal

The air is so damp that my clothes feel sticky!

4

The study examines the survival of bacteria in a humid environment.

academic

The research looks at how bacteria live in wet air conditions.

5

We need to ensure the server room does not become too humid.

business

We must make sure the computer room stays dry.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
humidity
Verb
humidify
Advérbio
humidly
Adjetivo
humid
Relacionado
humidifier

Colocações comuns

humid weather weather with wet air
hot and humid very warm and damp
humid climate an area that is usually wet and warm
humid air air that contains a lot of water
humid jungle a tropical forest that is very damp

Frases Comuns

stiflingly humid

so wet and hot that it is hard to breathe

humid heat

high temperature combined with high moisture

high humidity

a large amount of water in the air

Frequentemente confundido com

humid vs human

Human refers to a person, while humid refers to damp air.

humid vs humidity

Humidity is the noun (the amount of water), while humid is the adjective (describing the air).

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Notas de uso

Use 'humid' to describe the weather or the air inside a room. It is almost always used in a negative sense because it makes people feel uncomfortable.

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Erros comuns

Don't use 'humid' to describe a liquid; use 'wet' or 'watery' instead. Also, avoid saying 'The humid is high'; use 'The humidity is high'.

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Dica de memorização

Humid starts with 'H' and 'U', just like 'Hot' and 'Uncomfortable'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'humidus', which means 'moist' or 'wet'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used after the verb 'to be' (It is humid). Used before a noun (A humid day).
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Contexto cultural

In many tropical countries, humidity is a daily part of life, often influencing fashion (wearing light cotton) and architecture (using fans and high ceilings).

Quiz rápido

I don't like the summer here because the air is so _____; it makes me feel very sticky.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: humid

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