dry; dull; lifeless
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
dry and unpleasant; arid
Describes land, objects, or food that is unpleasantly dry and lacking moisture. Often carries a negative connotation of discomfort.
The once dry and barren sandy wasteland has now become a fertile land of grain.
The bread has been sitting out for too long and has become dry and stale, making it hard to eat.
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His lips are dry and parched; he needs to drink some water.
adjective
(of language or writing) dull; lifeless; lacking vividness; insipid
Used to describe articles, speeches, or content that fails to engage the reader due to lack of vividness, emotional depth, or interesting details.
The article is written in a dry and lifeless style, failing to arouse any interest while reading.
His speech was so dull and dry that the audience fell asleep.
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The content of this textbook is dry and uninteresting, so the students don't like it.