B1adjectiveenvironmentnature
US/ˈhjuː.mɪd/
UK/ˈhjuː.mɪd/
warm and wet, so the air feels heavy and uncomfortable
In context
Hanoi gets very humid in spring, so clothes take days to dry.
It's not the heat I mind, it's the humid air that makes me tired.
Keep your camera in a dry box if you live somewhere humid.
Words that go with humid
adjective + noun
- humid weatherHumid weather makes my hair impossible to control.
- humid climateRice grows well in a warm, humid climate.
- humid airThe humid air made the walls wet and sticky.
- humid conditionsMould grows quickly in warm, humid conditions.
adverb + adjective
- very humidIt was very humid, and everyone was sweating within minutes.
- extremely humidThe south of Vietnam is extremely humid during the rainy season.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The humid is very high today.Correct: The humidity is very high today.