|
  • Search Results
  • Advanced Search
  • List Builder
  • Random Word

dryness

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: dryness

1
 n
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
2
 n
objectivity and detachment
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: dryness
1

n the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

Synonyms:
waterlessness, xerotes
Antonyms:
wetness
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Types:
show 6 types...
hide 6 types...
dehydration, desiccation
dryness resulting from the removal of water
drought, drouth
a shortage of rainfall
aridity, aridness, thirstiness
a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
sereness
a withered dryness
conjunctivitis arida, xeroma, xerophthalmia, xerophthalmus
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
dry mouth, xerostomia
abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
Type of:
condition, status
a state at a particular time

n moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

Synonyms:
sobriety
Type of:
moderation, temperance
the trait of avoiding excesses
2

n objectivity and detachment

Synonyms:
dispassion, dispassionateness
Type of:
emotionlessness, unemotionality
absence of emotion
Launch
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES