Dryness Meaning
/ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA lack of moisture.
nounThe degree to which something is dry.
Sentence Examples
Have you had any persistent itching, rash, or dryness anywhere on your body?
Scientists have studied how the pine family endures cold and dryness thanks to their needles.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The extreme ____ of the desert made our skin crack and peel.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Have you had any persistent itching, rash, or ____ anywhere on your body?
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English dryenesse, drynesse; equivalent to dry + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Dr. Khorana added that this is especially true of cleansers that feature surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate, as this class of ingredients can cause “dryness, irritation and eczema.”"
— 2023 December 6, Jessica DeFino, “Too Many Products Can Stress Out Your Skin. Here’s How to Scale Back.”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The extreme ____ of the desert made our skin crack and peel.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Have you had any persistent itching, rash, or ____ anywhere on your body?