dryness Definition
- 1the state or quality of being dry, lacking moisture or water
- 2a lack of interest, excitement, or emotion
- 3a 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
- drought
- boredom
- abstinence
- parchedness
- tedium
- monotony
- soberness
Antonyms for dryness
- excitement
- wetness
- moisture
- 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.
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.'
