drier

Meanings

Plural: driers

Noun

• a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
• an appliance that removes moisture
• Alternative spelling of dryer.

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

Adjective Satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking
• not shedding tears
• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless; ; ; - John Mason Brown
• 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

Adj

• comparative form of dry: more dry

Synonyms

desiccant, dry, dryer, drying agent, ironic, ironical, juiceless, siccative, teetotal, wry

Antonyms

phlegmy, sweet, wet

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