DRY

/dɹaɪ/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 6

Definition

  1. noun a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages. — synonyms: prohibitionist
  2. verb remove the moisture from and make dry. — synonyms: dry_out
  3. verb become dry or drier. — synonyms: dry_out
  4. adjective free from liquid or moisture.
  5. adjective humorously sarcastic or mocking. — synonyms: ironic, ironical, wry
  6. adjective lacking moisture or volatile components.
  7. adjective opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages.
  8. adjective not producing milk.
  9. adjective (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation.
  10. adjective without a mucous or watery discharge.
  11. adjective not shedding tears.
  12. adjective lacking interest or stimulation. — synonyms: juiceless
  13. adjective used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones.
  14. adjective unproductive especially of the expected results.
  15. adjective having no adornment or coloration.
  16. adjective (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish.
  17. adjective having a large proportion of strong liquor.
  18. adjective lacking warmth or emotional involvement.
  19. adjective practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. — synonyms: teetotal

Examples

  • “This towel is still damp: I think it needs another dry.”
  • “The clothes dried on the line.”
  • “Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief.”

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