droughty

adjective

Definition of droughtynext
as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity a droughty region that could never support settlements

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  1. dry
  2. thirsty
  3. arid
Adjective
  • While the Southwest, the Central Rockies, the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Seaboard tend to see drier and warmer winters, the Pacific Northwest, New England and the Great Lakes usually experience wetter winters.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • When to go to the emergency room Chin-Hong said if symptoms are mild, including low-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, headaches and mild aches and pains, parents can keep their children home and contact their primary care provider with any questions.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Like everywhere else on the internet, people are thirsty for attention on LinkedIn, too, and startups have realized there’s money to be made helping people grow their audiences.
    Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Beterbiev would likely punish Paul the way his haters are thirsty to see.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of thirsty
Adjective
  • The name of the estate comes from an ancient myth about the monks who arrived in the arid Costers del Segre region in the 18th century to do penance.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Facing record-breaking heat and a dwindling water supply, Utah farmers are experimenting with innovative crops to sustain agriculture in the arid West.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of arid
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