morosity

/mɒrˈɒsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being damp or humid; moisture.

“The damp morosity of the cave made it uninhabitable.”

2. noun

A quality of being dull and uninteresting.

“The movie’s morosity failed to engage the audience.”

3. noun

A state of being depressed or melancholic.

“The morosity that settled in after the loss was palpable.”

4. noun

A condition of being sour or having an unpleasant taste.

“The spoiled milk had developed a morosity that made it undrinkable.”

Synonyms

  • dampness
  • humidity
  • humidness
  • mellowness
  • miasma

Antonyms

  • aridity
  • dryness