dryness
ˈdraɪnəs
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Definition of dryness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
weatherlack of moisture in the air or environment
  • The dryness of the desert was overwhelming.
aridity dehydration
2.
boredomdullness or lack of interest
  • His speech was criticized for its dryness and lack of emotion..
monotony tedium
3.
sobrietyUSabstinence from alcohol or drugsUS
  • His dryness was a result of his new lifestyle.
abstinence sobriety teetotalism
4.
impartialityobjectivity and emotional detachment
  • Her dryness in the meeting was noted by everyone.
impartiality objectivity
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Expressions with dryness

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quality of preventing or reducing dryness
This lotion offers strong anti-dryness for winter skin.
condition where the vagina does not produce enough natural moisture
Vaginal dryness can cause pain during intercourse and daily discomfort.

Origin of dryness

Old English, dryge (without moisture)

Terms with dryness included in their meaning

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dryishadj.
moderate dryness
somewhat dry but not completely
physical action
moisten one's lips to prevent dryness
eye health
prevents night blindness and eye dryness
dryness
completely without moisture
cosmetics
skin that often has issues like spots dryness or sensitivity
patient care
ocular disorder with reduced lacrimal fluid, causing irritation and dryness
medical
abnormal dryness of the mouth due to less saliva
lip care
substance applied to lips to relieve dryness

Examples of dryness in a sentence

  • Farmers worry about the dryness affecting their crops.
  • The book's dryness made it hard to finish.
  • The lecture's dryness put everyone to sleep.
  • Her commitment to dryness improved her health.
  • He celebrated five years of dryness last month.
  • The report was written with a notable dryness.

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  1. French:sécheresse, sobriété, ...
  2. German:Trockenheit, Nüchternheit, ...
  3. Italian:secchezza, noia, ...
  4. Spanish:sequedad, sobriedad, ...
  5. Portuguese:secura, monotonia, ...
  6. Chinese:干燥, 枯燥, ...
  7. Japanese:乾燥, 退屈さ, ...
  8. Arabic:جَفَاف, رَتَابَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יוֹבֶשׁ, פַּכְחוּת, ...
  10. Russian:сухость, трезвость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сухість, нудьга, ...
  12. Hindi:शुष्कता, नीरसता, ...

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