What is another word for drier?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

"Drier," as an adjective, typically means lacking moisture or wetness. There are various synonyms for this word, including arid, parched, desiccated, dehydrated, thirsty, and withered. These words imply that something lacks essential moisture and is thus dry. "Arid" generally refers to a dry, barren landscape, while "parched" is used to describe something that's extremely thirsty or dry. "Desiccated" is a more technical term, often used in scientific contexts, and typically refers to a substance that's been thoroughly dried out. "Dehydrated" usually refers to a living thing that lacks essential water, while "withered" usually describes something that's lost moisture and consequently appears shrunken or shriveled.

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  • Equivalence

    • Adjective, comparative
      dried.
    • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
      dryer.
  • Reverse Entailment

    • Adjective
      dryland.
  • Independent

  • Exclusion

    • Adjective
      wet.
  • Other Related

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Usage examples for Drier

We are higher and the country is drier and drier.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Nevertheless, the country became drier and drier, and the sun scorched the jungle unmercifully.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
"Tom drier," as the editor of The Oregonian was familiarly called, was an editorial writer of considerable ability.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs

Famous quotes with Drier

  • If everything had already been done, there would be nothing left for young people to accomplish. There are always going to be people who run faster, jump higher, dive deeper, and come up drier.
    Darrell Royal

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