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moist

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Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: nullPhân từ 2: nullV-ing: nullSo sánh hơn: moisterSo sánh nhất: moistest

This word carries a heavy emotional duality depending on the object it describes. When applied to food, skin, or soil, it is almost always positive, suggesting freshness, health, and a desirable level of hydration. A moist chocolate cake is a delicacy, while moist earth is perfect for planting. However, when applied to clothes, air, or surfaces that should be dry, it becomes an unsettling or negative descriptor. In modern internet culture, the word has acquired a visceral, "cringeworthy" reputation, where the sound and feel of the word evoke a sense of clamminess or unpleasant dampness.

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Slightly wet or damp in a way that is often beneficial or pleasant.

"The cake remained moist even after being in the fridge."

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