moisten Antonyms
Meaning of moisten
moisten (v)
make moist
moisten with fine drops
moisten (v. t.)
To make damp; to wet in a small degree.
To soften by making moist; to make tender.
moisten Sentence Examples
- She moistened her lips with her tongue before speaking.
- The gardener moistened the soil with a hose to prepare for planting.
- The doctor asked the nurse to moisten the gauze with antiseptic solution.
- I moistened the cloth with water and wiped the table clean.
- The humid air moistened the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed.
- The artist moistened the canvas with water to prevent cracking.
- The baker moistened the dough with a brush before shaping it into loaves.
- The fog moistened the trees, creating a surreal atmosphere.
- The makeup artist moistened the sponge with setting spray before applying foundation.
- The florist moistened the bouquet with a spray bottle to keep it fresh.
FAQs About the word moisten
make moist, moisten with fine dropsTo make damp; to wet in a small degree., To soften by making moist; to make tender.
wet, rinse, wash, flush, dampen, damp, bedew, lave,saturate, impregnate
dry, dry, scorch, dehydrate,dehydrate, scorch, parch,sear, desiccate, parch
She moistened her lips with her tongue before speaking.
The gardener moistened the soil with a hose to prepare for planting.
The doctor asked the nurse to moisten the gauze with antiseptic solution.
I moistened the cloth with water and wiped the table clean.
