(of resources or reserves) Completely used up
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With little or no rainfall or humidity
“On my first visit to the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti, they were as parched and dry as any desert.”
(of an object or food) Free from moisture or liquid
“These hamburgers are incredibly dry and difficult to eat.”
Boring or severely lacking in interest
“A dry lecture will require some creativity on the professor's part to hold his students' attention.”
(of information, writing, etc.) Highly factual, especially to the point of being dull
“For a documentary, this is certainly not your typical dry regurgitation of facts and figures.”
(of a joke or sense of humour) Subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way
“The show was hosted by a young woman who also injected a dry sense of humor into her performance.”
In need of a drink
“They approached a small cottage, where no well could be seen, but the pilgrims were thirsty and dry.”
Unemotional, undemonstrative, or impassive
“He is often referred to as a philosopher of art, giving the impression of being dry and detached from the world around him.”
Prohibiting the sale or use of alcoholic liquor
“Sorry, this is a dry state.”
(of bread or toast) Without butter or other spreads
“I also enjoy a light, fluffy omelet, or maybe basted eggs with bacon or strawberries and dry toast.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness
“Clearly a dry wine such as a Fino Sherry or Sercial Madeira is most appropriate at the start of the meal, not the end.”
(British, politics) Radical or hard-line Conservative in nature, especially in relation to the 1980s
“How appropriate are these models of free trade and dry economic policies to island states in the South Pacific?”
Having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice
Very hot and dry
Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder
Cloudless and sunny
Somber or sedate in nature
Resembling chalk in texture or paleness of colour
Adhering to a period of not drinking alcohol
(of skin) Not smooth
(of resources or reserves) Completely used up
(of entertainment) Not profound or serious
Academic in manner, often in an annoying or boring way
Plain in nature or appearance, without ostentation
Decaying or no longer fresh
Not enough in size, amount or degree
Not intended to be taken seriously
(of a child or pet) Having been trained to relieve oneself in the appropriate manner or place
To wipe (something wet) dry, typically with an absorbent material such as a cloth
“We need to dry the dishes before our guests arrive.”
To remove the moisture from
“The process will dry the fruit, causing its natural sugars to be concentrated.”
To dry something to the point of withering it, usually with heat
“The hot sun would severely dry the leaves of our tree, causing them to wilt.”
To make or become hard or solid
To pat lightly and quickly to clean or wipe away
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
To use up or empty completely
To remove moisture by exposing to air or heat
To remove mist or moisture from a surface
To attend to one's appearance, typically one's hair
(Britain, politics) A radical or hard-line Conservative, especially during the 1980s
“Hewson is an economic dry with progressive views on foreign policy, the environment, and human rights.”
One who does not drink alcohol
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