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Definition of dryish

dryish

/ˈdɹaɪ.ɪʃ/
dry · ish
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dryish Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Somewhat dry; having very little moisture.

Example

"The soil in the garden was dryish after several days without rain, so we watered the seedlings thoroughly."

2

Moderately dry and not sweet in taste (especially of wine or cider).

Example

"The sommelier recommended a dryish white wine to pair with the grilled seafood."

3

Somewhat dull, matter-of-fact, or lacking in lively interest.

Example

"Although the textbook was a bit dryish in places, it provided a solid foundation in economic theory."

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• Rhymes for dryish

• Nearby Words

drydock
dryer
drygoods
dryish
dryland
dryly
dryness

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