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Meaning of arid
The primary meaning of the word "arid" is extremely dry and often hot.
Etymology of arid
The word "arid" comes from the Latin "aridus", meaning dry or parched, which is derived from "arere", meaning to be dry or to wither
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe landscapes and climates that are extremely dry
Synonyms
barren
desolate
dry
parched
sterile
unfertile
inhospitable
hostile
bleak
harsh
rugged
wild
desert
dusty
waterless
rainless
treeless
grassless
bald
stark
barrenness
waste
desolation
dryness
infertility
unproductiveness
bleakness
harshness
ruggedness
wildness
desertness
dustiness
Definitions
- Extremely dry and often hot, typically as a result of low rainfall
- * Lacking interest or excitement, dull and uninspiring
Usage Examples
- The arid landscape of the desert made it difficult to find any signs of life
- * The arid soil was unable to support the growth of crops
- * The professor's arid lecture put the students to sleep