Definition

The state of having very little or no moisture; the most extreme form of being not wet.

Example

This summer has been the driest on record, with almost no rain at all.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you know that this summer was the dryest we've had in years?

Really? I thought it was just me feeling the heat more than usual.

No, seriously! The news said it was even drier than last summer.

That makes sense, everything feels so parched around here.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dryest → It is formed from "dry" (from Old English *drȳge*, meaning free from moisture) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "dryest" means having the least moisture or being the most free from wetness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dry' meaning free from moisture, and '-est' indicating the most. So, 'dryest' means the most free from moisture.

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