dryness
dryness Lexical Profile
dryness Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state or quality of being free from moisture, liquid, or rain.
"The prolonged dryness of the summer soil made it difficult for the new saplings to take root."
A quality of being dull, matter-of-fact, or lacking in emotion, warmth, or interest.
"Despite the fascinating subject matter, the dryness of the textbook discouraged many students from reading further."
A quality of humor or expression that is subtle, understated, and delivered in an impassive manner.
"She delivered her observations with a characteristic dryness that left her audience unsure whether to laugh."
The quality in an alcoholic beverage, especially wine, of having a low residual sugar content and lacking sweetness.
"The crisp dryness of the Sauvignon Blanc paired wonderfully with the grilled sea bass."
• Rhymes for dryness
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'drȳġnes', formed from the adjective 'drȳġe' (dry) and the noun suffix '-nes' (-ness).