the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Used in a Sentence
dryness
How to use dryness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for dryness.
Editorial note
Yep, goose is quite a dark meat, and is easily overcooked to dryness.
Examples9
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of dryness gathered in one view.
moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
objectivity and detachment; "her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for dryness.
noun
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
See also: waterlessness, xerotes
noun
moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
See also: sobriety
noun
objectivity and detachment; "her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone"
See also: dispassion, dispassionateness
Example sentences
Yep, goose is quite a dark meat, and is easily overcooked to dryness.
Anyway, it took a few weeks of glasses to recover from the effects of the dryness.
The creams for sensitive skin don't case as much dryness and irritation, but shaving oils have worked the best so far.
I had more trouble with eye dryness with contacts actually and never really noticed such a problem after the surgery.
I have seen more than one public discussion about women with CF suffering vaginal dryness, in some cases so severe it ruined their sex life.
But I can imagine overdrinking over a course of days in response to feeling dryness, and not realizing that she is overdoing it.
One major concern I would have is that, in diabetic patients their eyes experience more dryness than non-diabetic patients.
I guess I'm just wondering how the dryness is somehow more appealing to men and less so to women, or maybe how genders perceive/experience creativity.
It absolutely amazes me how all houses in US seem to be build with 100% wood, especially in areas with termites, dryness or possibilities of hurricanes!It is not that much more expensive to build a solid concrete block home, insulate and airtight it wellI realise wood is more plentiful in US than here in Europe, but imho i wouldnt feel safe living in a wooden home.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use dryness in a sentence?
Yep, goose is quite a dark meat, and is easily overcooked to dryness.
What does dryness mean?
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
What part of speech is dryness?
dryness is commonly used as noun.