English word

Dry

Definitions

adjective

  1. free or relatively free from a liquid and especially water
  2. anhydrouschemistry
  3. marked by the absence or scantiness of secretions
  4. not shedding or accompanied by tears
  5. involving no bloodshed or drowningobsolete
  6. marked by the absence of alcoholic beverages
  7. prohibiting the manufacture or distribution of alcoholic beverages
  8. served or eaten without butter or margarine
  9. lacking sweetness : sec
  10. having all or most sugar fermented to alcohol
  11. solid as opposed to liquid
  12. not being in or under water
  13. reduced to powder or flakes : dehydrated
  14. dealing in dry goods or other nonperishable items
  15. functioning without lubrication
  16. containing no recoverable hydrocarbon (such as gasoline)of natural gas
  17. requiring no liquid in preparation or operation
  18. not showing or communicating warmth, enthusiasm, or tender feeling : severe
  19. wearisome, uninteresting
  20. lacking embellishment : plain
  21. not yielding what is expected or desired : unproductive
  22. having no personal bias or emotional concern
  23. lacking precipitation or humiditymeteorology
  24. reserved, aloof
  25. marked by matter-of-fact, ironic, or terse manner of expression
  26. lacking smooth sound qualities
  27. being a dry run
  28. characterized by exhaustion of a supply of liquid
  29. devoid of running watergeology
  30. devoid of natural moisture
  31. no longer sticky or damp
  32. not giving milk
  33. lacking freshness : stale

Synonyms for dry

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • thirsty
  • droughty
  • arid
  • waterless
  • scorch
  • drain
  • desiccate
  • bake
  • dehydrate
  • parch