ARID Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word arid. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ARID
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desiccated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • thoroughly dried out • preserved by removing natural moisture • lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless | ||||||||
barren | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation adjective satellite • providing no shelter or sustenance • not bearing offspring • completely wanting or lacking | ||||||||
dry | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||||
parched | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight • toasted or roasted slightly | ||||||||
droughty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Lacking rain. • Dry; thirsty | ||||||||
desiccate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless verb • preserve by removing all water and liquids from • remove water from • lose water or moisture | ||||||||
waterless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking sufficient water or rainfall |