Dry
Dry adjective - Marked by little or no precipitation or humidity.
Usage example: the dry climate of the American Southwest
Moist
Moist adjective - Slightly or moderately wet.
Usage example: luckily, my new suede shoes are only a bit moist after I accidentally wore them in the rain
Both words in one sentence
- How moist/dry should the dressing/stuffing be?
Source: Broken Base / Food And Cooking - Burns trash faster than still-green leaves since green leaves are still somewhat moist, while dryed out trash is, well, dry.
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In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, when Luke and Leia are born, their heads appear slightly moist but are otherwise clean and dry.
Source: Clean Pretty Childbirth
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