Drier
ˈdraɪər
Definitions
Having less or no water or moisture; more free from wetness.
ˈdraɪər
More dry; free from moisture to a greater degree.
The air in the desert is drier than the air in the coastal areas.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have two shirts, one still wet and the other just barely damp. The second shirt is drier, because it has less water on it. Like when it hasn't rained.
👶 For kids: When something has less water than something else, like when a towel is almost dry.
More Examples
After the rain, the grass seemed drier within an hour or two.
How It's Used
"The Sahara desert is much drier than the Amazon rainforest."
"The forecast predicts drier conditions for the weekend."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Old English *dryge* (adjective), comparative form of *drȳge* (dry).
The comparative form 'drier' has been used in English for centuries, evolving alongside the word 'dry'.
Memory tip
Think of something that has less water, like a towel after it's been used and wrung out.
Word Origin
"Without water, lacking moisture."