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moistened

UK
/ˈmɔɪs.tənd/
US
/ˈmɔɪs.tənd/

Translations

moistenedpast participle
UK
/ˈmɔɪs.tənd/
US
/ˈmɔɪs.tənd/
Past participle of "moisten" used adjectivally.
humideLégèrement humide; s’emploie souvent pour des tissus, surfaces ou matières.
The moistened cloth was perfect for wiping down the dusty surfaces.
Le chiffon humide était parfait pour essuyer les surfaces poussiéreuses.
Additional translations
humidifiéPlus proche de l’idée de « rendu humide » ; registre plutôt descriptif ou technique.
Synonyms
soaked
soggy
humidified
wet
dampened
Antonyms
dried
dehydrated
moistenverb

moistened

Past Simple

moistened
Past Simple
moistened
Past Participle
moistening
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɔɪs.tən/
US
/ˈmɔɪs.tən/
She used a spray bottle to moisten the plants.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour humecter les plantes.
Additional translations
s'humecterSens pronominal : devenir légèrement humide.
Synonyms
sprinkle
dampen
wet
humidify
saturate
Antonyms
dry
dehydrate

Definitions

moistenedpast participle
Slightly wet or dampened, often by adding a small amount of liquid.
The moistened cloth was perfect for wiping down the dusty surfaces.
moistenverb
To make something slightly wet or damp.
She used a spray bottle to moisten the plants.
To become slightly wet or damp; to take on moisture.
His eyes moistened at the memory.
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