1. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet.
Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. dry
verb. ['ˈdraɪ'] remove the moisture from and make dry.
Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. dry
verb. ['ˈdraɪ'] become dry or drier.
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Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] humorously sarcastic or mocking.
Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. dry
noun. ['ˈdraɪ'] a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages.
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Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; I happen to be teetotal".
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Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless.
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Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] lacking warmth or emotional involvement.
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Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] having a large proportion of strong liquor.
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Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))