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dew Synonyms

Another word for dew

Choosing another word for dew depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces outdoors at night or in the early morning when atmospheric vapor condenses.

Usage Example

"The grass was still wet with morning condensation when we set out on our hike."

Strong
condensation
moisture
dewdrop

• noun (Context 2)

Any beaded liquid, such as sweat or tears, or something perceived as fresh, pure, and restorative like morning moisture.

Usage Example

"A cold sweat of perspiration formed on his forehead as he waited for the exam results."

Strong
sweat
perspiration
moisture

• verb (Context 3)

To wet or moisten lightly with or as if with droplets of condensed moisture.

Usage Example

"Tears of relief dewed her eyelashes as she read the letter."

Strongest
bedew
Strong
moisten
dampen
wet
sprinkle

Opposites of dew

The opposite of dew shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dry
parch
desiccate
See all opposites of dew

• Nearby Words

devout
devoutly
devoutness
dew
dewax
dewberry
dewdrop

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dew
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