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Definition of dewy

dewy

/ˈduː.i/
dew · y
Adverb:dewily
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1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

3

Innocent, youthful, or naively sentimental.

Example

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

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• Rhymes for dewy

• Nearby Words

deworm
dewormer
dewpoint
dewy
dex
dexterity
dexterous

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'dēawig', formed from the noun 'dēaw' (dew) and the adjectival suffix '-ig' (-y).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dewy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dewy
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