Dryness

Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪnəs/

Definitions of dryness

noun a state or quality of being dry

Example Sentences

A1 My skin gets dryness in the winter.

A2 She uses moisturizer to combat the dryness of her hair.

B1 The dryness of the desert made it difficult to find water.

B2 The dryness of the climate caused the crops to wither and die.

C1 The dryness in his voice indicated his lack of emotion.

C2 The doctor recommended a prescription cream for the severe dryness of her skin.

Examples of dryness in a Sentence

formal The dryness of the desert climate can be challenging for many plant species.

informal My skin gets so itchy and flaky from the dryness in the winter.

slang I hate how my hair gets all frizzy because of the dryness in the air.

figurative The dryness in their relationship was evident by their lack of communication.

Grammatical Forms of dryness

• plural: drynesses
• comparative: drier
• superlative: driest
• present tense: dries
• future tense: will dry
• perfect tense: has dried
• continuous tense: is drying
• singular: dryness
• positive degree: dry
• infinitive: to dry
• gerund: drying
• participle: dried

Origin and Evolution of dryness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dryness' originated from the Old English word 'dryge', which evolved from the Proto-Germanic word 'draugiz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the absence of moisture or wetness, 'dryness' has evolved to also convey a lack of emotion or enthusiasm in modern usage.