Definition

Having more moisture; slightly wet or damp.

Example

The cake turned out moister than I expected, making it very delicious.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I think the cake came out really well this time.

Yeah, it looks delicious! Is it moister than the last one?

Definitely! I made sure to add more liquid this time.

Good choice! A moister cake is always better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moister is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet or damp) and the suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "moister" means more damp or wet than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more damp' — 'moist' means slightly wet, and '-er' indicates a comparison.

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