dryness
/ˈdraɪnəs/
noun
- The state or quality of having little or no moisture or liquid.
- After weeks without rain, the dryness of the soil killed the crops.
- The dryness of the desert air made her lips crack.
- He checked the dryness of the paint before applying a second coat.
- A lack of interest, emotion, or liveliness; dullness.
- The novel was criticized for its emotional dryness.
- The dryness of the lecture made it hard to stay awake.
- Her voice had a dryness that suggested she was bored.
- The quality of being without sweetness (especially in wine or humor).
- I prefer the dryness of a Sauvignon Blanc over a sweet Riesling.
- His dryness of wit often went over people's heads.
- The wine's dryness paired perfectly with the salty cheese.
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