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Opposite of comparative for with little or no rainfall or humidity
“The rainforest was incredibly wet after so much rainfall in the past month.”
(of an object or food) Opposite of comparative for free from moisture or liquid
“Check out how moist and scrumptious this cake looks.”
Opposite of comparative for boring or severely lacking in interest
“Years ago, I watched a gripping documentary about the life of a mountaineer who survived a great fall.”
(of information, writing, etc.) Opposite of comparative for highly factual, especially to the point of being dull
“It is not only a work of beauty but also a richly embellished piece of writing.”
(of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of comparative for subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way
“His comedic style was rather ostentatious and was not to everyone's taste.”
Opposite of comparative for in need of a drink
“We made sure we were well hydrated after such an arduous climb.”
Opposite of comparative for unemotional, undemonstrative, or impassive
“I'm not a very demonstrative person, as I have always been taught that emotion leads to weakness.”
(of bread or toast) Opposite of comparative for without butter or other spreads
“Our little ones often enjoy a piece of buttered bread with some jam on the side.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Opposite of comparative for free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness
“It is more like a sweet wine with hints of dried apricots, grapefruit pith, cypress, and lemons.”
(British, politics) Opposite of comparative for radical or hard-line Conservative in nature, especially in relation to the 1980s
“A conference was scheduled to discuss various left-wing policies.”
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