HUMECTATION Antonyms

• the quality of yielding nothing of value

• a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)

• dryness resulting from the removal of water

• depletion of bodily fluids

• the process of extracting moisture

• thoroughly dried out

• preserved by removing natural moisture

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

• dryness resulting from the removal of water

• the process of extracting moisture

• emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)

• extremely exhausted

• drained of electric charge; discharged

• the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

• moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

• objectivity and detachment

• (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat