Dry (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish; "dry toast"; "dry meat".
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Meaning 2
Not shedding tears; "dry sobs"; "with dry eyes".
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Examples
- She walked out of the courtroom with dry eyes, having shed no tears for the defendant.
- His dry sobs racked his body as he tried to hold back his grief.
- Despite the sad news, she remained calm and spoke with dry eyes, not a single tear escaping.
- The movie was so moving that I was surprised to find myself watching the tragic ending with dry eyes.
- The dry sobs of the bereaved family members echoed through the funeral home.
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Meaning 3
Not producing milk; "a dry cow".
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Examples
- The farmer had to separate the dry cows from the rest of the herd to ensure they didn't compete for food.
- After a year of not producing milk, the cow was considered dry and was sent to pasture.
- The dry period for the cow was a welcome relief for the farmer, who didn't have to worry about milking her.
- The veterinarian checked the cow's udder and declared her dry, meaning she wouldn't be producing milk for a while.
- The dry cows were moved to a separate field where they could graze without being bothered by the rest of the herd.
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Meaning 4
Lacking warmth or emotional involvement; "a dry greeting"; "a dry reading of the lines"; "a dry critique".
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Meaning 5
Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages; "the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers"; "a dry state".
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Meaning 6
Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless; "a dry book"; "a dry lecture filled with trivial details"; "dull and juiceless as only book knowledge can be when it is unrelated to...life"- John Mason Brown.
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Examples
- The professor's dry sense of humor fell flat with the students, who were expecting a more engaging lecture.
- The dry textbook was filled with pages of dense, technical jargon that put me right to sleep.
- The dry landscape stretched out before us, a seemingly endless expanse of dusty brown earth and withered plants.
- The movie was a dry, predictable romance that failed to deliver any real emotional depth or complexity.
- The dry, academic language used in the article made it feel more like a chore to read than an enjoyable experience.
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Meaning 7
Lacking moisture or volatile components; "dry paint".
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Meaning 8
Unproductive especially of the expected results; "a dry run"; "a mind dry of new ideas".
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Meaning 9
Having a large proportion of strong liquor; "a very dry martini is almost straight gin".
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Meaning 10
Without a mucous or watery discharge; "a dry cough"; "that rare thing in the wintertime; a small child with a dry nose".
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Examples
- She's had a dry cough for weeks and still can't shake it off.
- After years of allergy shots, her son finally had a dry nose for the first time.
- His doctor was impressed by the rapid improvement, particularly the fact that the wound was now dry.
- During the flight, her skin became so dry and flaky due to the air conditioning.
- Despite being outdoors in the freezing weather, his nose remained dry and free of snot.
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Meaning 11
Free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet; "dry land"; "dry clothes"; "a dry climate"; "dry splintery boards"; "a dry river bed"; "the paint is dry".
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Meaning 12
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation; "a dry white burgundy"; "a dry Bordeaux".
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Examples
- The dry champagne was served as a palate cleanser between courses.
- This dry white wine pairs perfectly with seafood.
- The sommelier recommended a dry red wine to complement the bold flavors of the dish.
- A dry sherry is often served as an aperitif before a meal.
- The dry rosé was a refreshing choice for a summer afternoon gathering.
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Meaning 13
Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; "he's been dry for ten years"; "no thank you; I happen to be teetotal".
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Meaning 14
Having no adornment or coloration; "dry facts"; "rattled off the facts in a dry mechanical manner".
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Meaning 15
Humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit".
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Examples
- Wow, I'm so excited to be stuck in this traffic jam, just what I needed to make my day complete.
- Oh great, just what I always wanted, another bill to pay, that's just fantastic.
- Yeah, because nothing says 'relaxing vacation' like a crowded and noisy beach town.
- I'm loving the new 'efficient' filing system they've implemented, said no one ever.
- Fantastic, it's pouring rain on my wedding day, just the romantic ambiance I always dreamed of.
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Meaning 16
Used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones; "dry weight".
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