Containing a lot of moisture in the air; damp and wet-feeling.
From Latin 'humidus' meaning 'moist,' derived from 'humor' meaning 'moisture' or 'liquid.' The root connects to 'human'—both refer to the essential moisture that makes things alive.
The Latin word 'humidus' is related to 'human,' 'humid,' and 'humble'—they all descend from a root meaning 'moist' or 'earth.' Your body's humidity is literally what keeps you alive!
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