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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))

2. dry-eyed

adjective. free from tears.

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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.

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.

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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • dry (English)
  • drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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