Added 10 October 2026
dryness
/ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ noun
In Latin: siccitās Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dryness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water).
- Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs.
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Objectivity and detachment.
her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone
Origin
Inherited from Middle English dryenesse, drynesse; equivalent to dry + -ness.
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