arid
/ˈæ.ɹɪd/
/ˈæ.ɹɪd/
adjective
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Very dry.
"The cake was arid."
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Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
"Deserts are known for being arid."
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Devoid of value.
"The millionaire viewed his gift as arid."
Antonyms:
costly, precious, valuable, damp, drenched, moist, wet, humid, rainforest