humid

adjective  C1
Plain meaning

hot and slightly wet in the air

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss hot and slightly wet in the air in a more precise way.

In context
naturalThe report described humid climate in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that humid climate can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
humid climatehumid weatherhumid conditions
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “humid climate”.
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