Humidity
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The amount of water vapour present in the air, often expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount the air could hold at that temperature. A measure of atmospheric moisture.
“The high humidity made the summer heat feel even more uncomfortable and oppressive.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/hjuːˈmɪdɪti/
Syllables
hu·mid·i·ty
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Wordle
Contains ITY ending with three I's total - HUMID root plus ITY
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; Y ending with good vowel distribution
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