moisten

Make slightly wetB1formal

To make something slightly wet or damp.

Humecter

• She moistened the cloth before cleaning the table.
• He moistened his lips before speaking.
• The gardener moistened the soil around the plants.

Synonymesbedewdampdampen

Antonymesdry

Moisten with fine dropsB2formal

To apply a fine spray or small droplets of liquid to something.

Humidifier par fines gouttelettes

• She moistened her face with a fine mist of water.
• The baker moistened the dough with a light spray.
• He moistened the stamp with a damp sponge.

Synonymesatomizebedewmistspraysprinklespritz