Definitions
There are 19 meanings of the word
Dry.
How to pronounce dry:
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Dry - as an adjective
Free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
Example: "Dry land"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wetOpposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
Example: "The dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wet(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
Example: "A dry white burgundy"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sweetDry - as a noun
Dry - as an adjective satellite
Not shedding tears
Example: "Dry sobs"
Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
Example: "A dry book"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
juicelessUsed of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
Example: "Dry weight"
Unproductive especially of the expected results
Example: "A dry run"
Having no adornment or coloration
Example: "Dry facts"
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
Example: "Dry toast"
Having a large proportion of strong liquor
Example: "A very dry martini is almost straight gin"
Lacking warmth or emotional involvement
Example: "A dry greeting"
Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
Example: "He's been dry for ten years"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
teetotalExample Sentences
"The clothes are dry after being in the dryer."
"The desert is an extremely dry place."
"The toast was so dry that it was hard to swallow."
"The dry season in this region lasts for six months."
"Her eyes were red and dry from crying."
Word Game Points
Is DRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is DRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is DRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
