as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
a droughty region that could never support settlements
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for droughty
Adjective
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Since 1994, the region has experienced drier-than-normal conditions.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fill the saucer with water for the birds, or add gravel along with a little water to create a way station for thirsty butterflies.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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The camera, placed behind the food and water bowls, showed her thirsty cat hydrating herself.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The high desert, as its name implies, can be very hot and arid, so staying hydrated is important.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The device doesn’t produce a huge amount of water from the bone-dry air — around two-thirds of a cup a day — but the ultimate aim is to supply a household with drinking water even in arid deserts, said Xuanhe Zhao, a mechanical engineering professor at MIT.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Droughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droughty. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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