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DRIEST

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 19 meanings of the word Driest.

Driest - as an adjective

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

Example: "Dry land"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wet6

Lacking moisture or volatile components

Example: "Dry paint"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wet6

Opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

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

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wet6

Not producing milk

Example: "A dry cow"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wet6

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

Example: "A dry white burgundy"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sweet8

Without a mucous or watery discharge

Example: "A dry cough"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
phlegmy18

Driest - as a noun

A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prohibitionist21

Driest - as an adjective satellite

Humorously sarcastic or mocking

Example: "Dry humor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ironic8ironical10wry9

Not shedding tears

Example: "Dry sobs"

Lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

Example: "A dry book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
juiceless18

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
teetotal8

Driest - as a verb

Remove the moisture from and make dry

Example: "Dry clothes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dry out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wet6

Become dry or drier

Example: "The laundry dries in the sun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dry out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The Sahara Desert is one of the driest places on Earth."
"After a long summer drought, the soil became the driest it had ever been."
"Her humor is always the driest in the room."
"The driest month in this region is typically February."
"The driest part of the towel is still damp."
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Word Game Points

Is DRIEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, driest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRIEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DRIEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, driest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRIEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DRIEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, driest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRIEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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