Synonyms of dryness

dryness

noun

as in exhaustion

Related Words

• exhaustion
• depletion
• availability
• clearness
• barrenness
• bleakness
• openness
• nothingness
• vacuum
• desolateness
• blankness
• hollowness
• void
• bareness
• vacancy
• emptiness
• vacuity
• vacantness

Dissimilar Words

• fullness
• completeness
• abundance
• fatness
• repleteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dryness

Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Invest in Personalized Treatments The sun can be incredibly stressful on your scalp, causing dryness, irritation and buildup that can ultimately affect the health of your hair. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

The Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Lotion Treatment targets crepey skin, bumps, dryness, and uneven skin tone. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Keep an eye on your plant’s soil for dryness, and make sure the pot has drainage holes and the soil is well-draining. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

While dryness or irritation can happen when someone begins using retinol, starting slowly—just using it once or twice a week at night—can allow the skin to ease into it. — Amber Sayer, Health, 15 July 2026

Scientists warn that climate change caused in part by the burning of fuels like gasoline, oil and coal is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, making certain regions more vulnerable to wildfires. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Hair expert Stanley Nolan also likes this one for dryness and heat damage. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Quitting and restarting, Kazlouskaya notes, only forces your skin through the irritation-and-dryness adjustment all over again. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026