Moisten

usgb/ˈmɔɪsn/
verb

To make a little wet or damp.

He moistened his lips with his tongue.
Visual representation of "moisten" - To make a little wet or damp.

Often appears as...

  • moisten your lips
  • moisten the cloth
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Visual representation of "moisten"
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Slight Wetness

Use 'moisten' to imply a light touch of wetness, not soaking wet.

Illustration for Slight Wetness
After peeling the stickers, he moistened the surface to remove the residue.
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Physical Sensation

'Moisten' can mean to make something feel slightly wet to the touch.

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She moistened the clay before shaping it.
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Neutral Tone

'Moisten' is neutral and can be used in formal and informal contexts.

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The nurse will moisten your arm with an antiseptic before the injection.
Visual representation of the word "Moisten"

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