Wetter
/ˈwɛtər/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
comparative form of wet; more wet than something else.
The rain made the ground wetter than it had been all week.
having more moisture or water content compared to another object or condition.
The clothes are wetter after being left out in the rain.
describing a climate or environment with more precipitation.
This region is typically wetter than the surrounding areas due to its geography.
Etymology
Middle English 'wet', from Old Norse 'vetr', meaning 'water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wetter than a fish's tail
Very wet or soggy.
get wetter
To become more wet, especially in a rain.
wetter climate
A region characterized by more rainfall.
Related Words
wet
Covered with, or saturated in, liquid.
drenched
Soaked thoroughly.
moist
Slightly wet; often used to describe food.
Slang Meanings
Wetter than usual, often used humorously.
After the storm, it's really wetter out here, like a swimming pool.
In a state of being overly emotional or dramatic.
He got all wet and mushy after the movie.