DRIES

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 19 meanings of the word Dries.

Dries - as an adjective

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

Example: "Dry land"

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Lacking moisture or volatile components

Example: "Dry paint"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

Example: "The dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Not producing milk

Example: "A dry cow"

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

Example: "A dry white burgundy"

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Without a mucous or watery discharge

Example: "A dry cough"

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Dries - as a noun

A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

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Dries - as an adjective satellite

Humorously sarcastic or mocking

Example: "Dry humor"

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Not shedding tears

Example: "Dry sobs"

Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

Example: "A dry book"

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Used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

Example: "Dry weight"

Unproductive especially of the expected results

Example: "A dry run"

Having no adornment or coloration

Example: "Dry facts"

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

Example: "Dry toast"

Having a large proportion of strong liquor

Example: "A very dry martini is almost straight gin"

Lacking warmth or emotional involvement

Example: "A dry greeting"

Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

Example: "He's been dry for ten years"

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Dries - as a verb

Remove the moisture from and make dry

Example: "Dry clothes"

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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Become dry or drier

Example: "The laundry dries in the sun"

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Example Sentences

"She dries her hair with a towel."

"He dries the dishes after washing them."

"The sun quickly dries the wet clothes."

"She dries her tears with a tissue."

"The desert heat dries up all the water sources."

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Is DRIES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, dries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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DRIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is DRIES a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, dries is valid for Words With Friends

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DRIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is DRIES a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, dries is valid for WordFeud

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DRIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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Word Variations & Relations

Anagrams of DRIES

Starts D Starts DR Starts DRI Starts DRIE

Ends S Ends ES Ends IES Ends RIES

Starts D & ends S Starts DR & ends S Starts D & ends ES

Words containing DRIES Containing D,R,I,E,S

A-Z Proximities

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DRIES

Definitions

Dries - as an adjective

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

Dries - as a noun

A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

Dries - as an adjective satellite

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

Dries - as a verb

Remove the moisture from and make dry

Become dry or drier

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