Synonym: arid, parched, thirsty, wet. Similar words: dry up, sundry, laundry. Meaning: [draɪ] n. a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages. v. 1. remove the moisture from and make dry 2. become dry or drier. adj. 1. free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet 2. humorously sarcastic or mocking 3. lacking moisture or volatile components 4. opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages 5. not producing milk 6. (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation 7. without a mucous or watery discharge 8. not shedding tears 9. lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless 10. used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones 11. unproductive especially of the expected results 12. having no adornment or coloration 13. (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish 14. having a large proportion of strong liquor 15. lacking warmth or emotional involvement 16. practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
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1. Drawn wells are seldom dry.
4. Keep your powder dry.
5. Dry wood makes a good blaze.
6. The branches were dry and brittle.
7. He wiped his boots dry with an old rag.
8. They used dry twigs to start the fire.
9. The dry riverbed finds no thanks for its past.
10. Go and rub your hands dry.
11. The house was riddled with dry rot.
12. I need to change into some dry clothes .
13. We collected dry twigs to start the fire.
14. When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat.
15. She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel.
16. The dry spell quickly diminished our water suply.
17. He set the dry leaves alight.
18. The snow was as dry as powder.
19. 'Help!' she croaked, her throat dry with fear.
20. Moisten the clay if it seems too dry.
21. Dry curly hair naturally for maximum curl and shine.
22. Joe ran his tongue over his dry lips.
23. The sun beat down mercilessly on the dry earth.
24. We made the fire out of dry sticks.
25. Tomorrow's weather will be dry with sunny periods.
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27. This coat will keep you dry in the rain.
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30. We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. Thomas Fuller