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Meaning of dryness
The primary meaning of the word "dryness" refers to the state of being free from moisture or humidity.
Etymology of dryness
The word "dryness" originates from the Old English word "drȳge", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "drugiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dher-", both meaning "to dry" or "to wither"
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe a lack of moisture in the environment or in living organisms
Synonyms
aridness
barrenness
desiccation
parchedness
drought
dryness
waterlessness
moisturelessness
brittleness
crispness
crustiness
dustiness
flakiness
friability
grittiness
harshness
huskiness
lack of moisture
powderyness
rigidity
roughness
scratchiness
sereness
stiffness
thirstiness
witheredness
wrinkledness
ashiness
coarseness
Definitions
- The state of being free from moisture or humidity
- * A lack of interest or excitement
- * A medical condition characterized by an abnormal lack of moisture in the body or an organ
Usage Examples
- The dryness of the desert landscape made it difficult for plants to survive
- * The dryness in her eyes was a symptom of the medical condition
- * The comedian's dryness and wit made the audience laugh
Antonyms
dampness
wetness
moistness
humidity
sogginess
soddenness
saturation
juiciness
lushness
freshness
crispness
coolness
mellowness
gentleness
softness
smoothness
silkiness
delicacy
tenderness
sensitivity
fragility
weakness