The word "be dewed" refers to something that has been covered in dew or moistened by it. Some antonyms for this word would be "dry," "arid," "parched," "dehydrated," "desiccated," or "withered." These words describe the opposite of something that is moistened or covered in dew. When the earth is dry and cracked, it is not be dewed. Plants and flowers that are wilted or dried out are also not be dewed. During a drought, everything in the environment can become very dry and parched, removing all traces of dew from the surroundings.