Dewy

Pronunciation: /ˈdui/

Definitions of dewy

adjective describing something covered in or resembling dew, which is moisture that forms on surfaces overnight

Example Sentences

A1 The grass was dewy in the morning.

A2 She loved the dewy freshness of the flowers in the garden.

B1 The dewy mist covered the fields as the sun rose.

B2 The dewy morning air was crisp and invigorating.

C1 The dewy leaves glistened in the sunlight after the rain.

C2 The dewy petals of the rose sparkled in the early morning light.

Grammatical Forms of dewy

• past tense: dewed
• plural: dewys
• comparative: dewier
• superlative: dewiest
• present tense: dew
• future tense: will dew
• perfect tense: have dewed
• continuous tense: is dewing
• singular: dewy
• positive degree: dewy
• infinitive: to dew
• gerund: dewing
• participle: dewed

Origin and Evolution of dewy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dewy' originates from the Old English word 'deawig' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'dauwaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dewy' has retained its original meaning of being covered with dew, but it has also taken on a more metaphorical sense of being fresh, pure, or innocent.