arid
Pronunciation Adjective
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Pronunciation Adjective
arid (comparative arider, superlative aridest)
- Very dry.
- Antonyms: wet, drenched, damp, moist
- The cake was arid.
- Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
- Antonyms: rainforest, humid
- Deserts are known for being arid.
- (figurative) Devoid of value.
- Antonyms: valuable, costly, precious
- The millionaire viewed his gift as arid.
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