Definition

In a way that is slightly wet or damp.

Example

The cake was baked moistly, making it very delicious.

Conversation

Did you notice how the cake turned out after baking it?

Yeah, it looks delicious and smells amazing!

I think I added too much water, so it's moistly baked.

Well, as long as it tastes good, that's all that matters!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moistly → It is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet or damp) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "moistly" means in a manner that is slightly wet or damp.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'slightly wet' ('moist') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'moistly' describes something that is done in a slightly wet way.

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