DRY
Scrabble letter values: D2R1Y4 = 7
Definition
- noun a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages. — synonyms: prohibitionist
- verb remove the moisture from and make dry. — synonyms: dry_out
- verb become dry or drier. — synonyms: dry_out
- adjective free from liquid or moisture.
- adjective humorously sarcastic or mocking. — synonyms: ironic, ironical, wry
- adjective lacking moisture or volatile components.
- adjective opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages.
- adjective not producing milk.
- adjective (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation.
- adjective without a mucous or watery discharge.
- adjective not shedding tears.
- adjective lacking interest or stimulation. — synonyms: juiceless
- adjective used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones.
- adjective unproductive especially of the expected results.
- adjective having no adornment or coloration.
- adjective (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish.
- adjective having a large proportion of strong liquor.
- adjective lacking warmth or emotional involvement.
- adjective practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. — synonyms: teetotal
Examples
- “dry clothes”
- “dry hair”
- “The laundry dries in the sun”