Definition

Having a condition of little or no rain, leading to dryness.

Example

The droughty summer caused many plants to wilt and die.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how droughty it’s been this summer?

Yeah, it’s really concerning. I hope we get some rain soon.

I know! It feels like the plants are struggling in this droughty weather.

Definitely, we need a good downpour to help everything recover.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Droughty → It is formed from "drought" (from Old English *drūgath*, meaning a prolonged period of dry weather) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "droughty" describes a condition characterized by drought or dryness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drought' as a long period without rain, and the '-y' means it has that quality. So, 'droughty' means having the quality of being dry or lacking moisture.

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