Dry, dehydrated, arid, parched are antonyms that denote the opposite of "moistened." When an object or surface is more moistened, it means that it has been made wet, damp or saturated with moisture. Antonyms, on the other hand, reflect dryness, lack of moisture or water content. In construction or industrial setting, dryness may be desirable for certain materials, but in agriculture or cooking, it is often counterproductive. Moisture content can influence the texture and taste of food, plants, and even skin. Antonyms like arid or parched may indicate a lack of rain or humidity, which can impede the growth of plants and threaten the survival of desert creatures that depend on water.