Definition

Having a slight amount of moisture; not completely dry.

Example

The ground was still wettish after the rain.

Conversation

It feels a bit wettish outside, doesn't it?

Yeah, I noticed that too; it might rain later.

I don't mind the wettish weather, as long as it stays warm.

Same here! It makes the plants look so vibrant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wettish → The word originates from Old English 'wett' (meaning wet) combined with the suffix '-ish' (meaning having the quality of). Thus, 'wettish' describes something that has the quality of being wet or somewhat wet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wet' to remember that 'wettish' means having the quality of being wet.

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