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moisturizing

|mois-tur-iz-ing|

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/ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzɪŋ/

(moisturize)

adding moisture

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
moisturizemoisturizesmoisturizedmoisturizedmoisturizingmoisturizermoisturizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'moisturize' originates from the word 'moist,' which comes from the Latin word 'mūcidus,' meaning 'moldy or damp.'

Historical Evolution

'moist' evolved from the Old French word 'moiste,' which eventually became the modern English word 'moist.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'damp or slightly wet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adding moisture.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'moisturize'.

She is moisturizing her face every night.

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Adjective 1

having the property of adding moisture to the skin.

This lotion is moisturizing and leaves your skin feeling soft.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42