ARIDNESS Synonyms: 199 Similar and Opposite Words

arid

adjective

ˈa-rəd

Definition of arid

as in boring

causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest an arid speech about duty and responsibility

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as in dry

marked by little or no precipitation or humidity arid wastelands unfit for human habitation

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Recent Examples of arid The rains that followed were enough to transform the arid landscape into a lush region of rivers, fields, and forests. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026 As noted by the Brewers broadcast, a second-inning double by A’s shortstop Alika Williams might have gone foul if not for the extremely arid Las Vegas air. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 9 June 2026 The semi-arid region’s population has exploded over the past century—the river served only 457,000 people in 1922—as has its agriculture sector, which now covers more than 5 million acres of farmland and accounts for 70% of all water use. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 The arid, high-evaporation climate quickly concentrates flavor, while significant diurnal swings push the whisky deep into and out of the oak. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arid

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Adjective

The couple just stole $10 million — a theft consequential enough to set the entire story in motion, yet also too boring to depict outside a brief flashback?

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
The boring games are usually like watching paint dry and their very dedicated fans are only there for the massive parties.

— Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of boring

Adjective

Occasionally our wells run a little dry, and that’s our cue to go fill them up again with all kinds of beautiful things.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
The combination of extreme heat and dry conditions in Ontario and northern Minnesota led to significant spread of wildfires on July 13.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 16 July 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

The 90 minutes or more will be highly physical and tiring, and only one will remain standing at the end.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of tiring

Adjective

Sedum nussbaumerianum The Coppertone Stonecrop gets its name from the dusty copper color its leaves turn when exposed to sunlight.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
The dry, dusty air can also help limit some storm development by creating a more stable atmosphere.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of dusty

Adjective

Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
The question is whether the stock price leaves enough room if that recovery is slower, messier, or pricier than hoped.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of slow

Adjective

England’s team plane touched down in Kansas City early Monday morning following a tough World Cup match, and weary players headed to their hotel in Prairie Village.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Liberal return policies surged during the pandemic, with free return windows that can extend to as much as six months, as lockdown-weary shoppers drove an e-commerce boom.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

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