dryness

[drahy-nis]

dryness Definition

• 1. the state or quality of being dry, lacking moisture or water
• 2. a lack of interest, excitement, or emotion
• 3. a lack of alcoholic content in a drink

Using dryness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dryness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dryness of the desert made it difficult to grow crops.

• Example

  The dryness of his voice indicated that he was not interested in the topic.

• Example

  The wine's dryness complemented the meal perfectly.

dryness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dryness

• aridity
• parchedness
• drought
• boredom
• tedium
• monotony
• soberness
• abstinence

Antonyms for dryness

• wetness
• moisture
• excitement
• interest
• alcoholic strength

Phrases with dryness

• dryness of mouth

  a condition where the mouth feels dry due to lack of saliva

  Example

  He experienced dryness of mouth after taking the medication.

• dryness of skin

  a condition where the skin lacks moisture and becomes rough and flaky

  Example

  She uses moisturizer to prevent dryness of skin during the winter months.

• dryness of humor

  a style of humor characterized by a lack of emotion or enthusiasm

  Example

  His dryness of humor was not appreciated by everyone in the audience.

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Summary: dryness in Brief

Dryness [drahy-nis] refers to the state of lacking moisture or water, as well as a lack of interest, excitement, or emotion. It can also refer to a lack of alcoholic content in a drink. Examples include the dryness of the desert, a dry voice indicating disinterest, and a wine's dryness complementing a meal. Phrases include 'dryness of mouth,' 'dryness of skin,' and 'dryness of humor.' Synonyms include 'aridity,' 'parchedness,' and 'boredom.'