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dewy Antonyms

Opposite of dewy

Because the opposite of dewy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Wet or moistened with dew, or resembling dew in moisture and freshness.

Usage Example

"We walked barefoot across the dry grass in the early morning light."

Strongest
dry
parched
Strong
arid

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a fresh, luminous, and hydrated appearance (especially of skin or complexion).

Usage Example

"The moisturizer gave her complexion a radiant, matte glow."

Strongest
matte
Strong
dull
withered

• adjective (Context 3)

Innocent, youthful, or naively sentimental.

Usage Example

"The interns arrived on their first day full of jaded optimism about changing the industry."

Strongest
jaded
cynical
Strong
worldly

Similar words to dewy

Words similar to dewy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dewy-eyed
wide-eyed
naive
glowing
innocent
moist
fresh
ingenuous
See all synonyms of dewy

• Nearby Words

dew
dewax
dewey
dewy
dex
dexterity
dexterous

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dewy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dewy
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