dry

adjective

practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
“he's been dry for ten years”
teetotal
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
“a dry greeting”
having a large proportion of strong liquor
“a very dry martini is almost straight gin”
without a mucous or watery discharge
“a dry cough”
humorously sarcastic or mocking
“dry humor”
ironic
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
“dry toast”
having no adornment or coloration
“dry facts”
unproductive especially of the expected results
“a dry run”
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
“dry weight”
lacking interest or stimulation

juiceless
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
“a dry white burgundy”
not shedding tears
“dry sobs”
free from liquid or moisture
not producing milk
“a dry cow”
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
“the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers”
lacking moisture or volatile components
“dry paint”

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