What is the meaning of dryness?

The condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water.
- synonyms: waterlessness, xerotes
Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs.
- synonyms: sobriety
Objectivity and detachment.
- usage: "her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone"
- synonyms: dispassion, dispassionateness

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APA	WordNet. (2010). dryness. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/dryness/definitions/1247246
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