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drier

UK
/ˈdraɪə/
US
/ˈdraɪɚ/

Translations

driernoun
driers
pl
UK
/ˈdraɪə/
US
/ˈdraɪɚ/
séchoirAppareil servant à sécher des vêtements, des cheveux ou d’autres objets.
After washing the clothes, she put them in the drier to get them ready to wear.
Après avoir lavé les vêtements, elle les a mis dans le séchoir pour qu’ils soient prêts à porter.
Additional translations
siccatifEn peinture et en encrage, substance qui accélère le séchage.
Synonyms
dryer
desiccator
dehydrator
drieradjective
drier
Comp.
UK
/ˈdraɪ.ə/
US
/ˈdraɪ.ɚ/
Functions solely as the comparative form of the adjective 'dry'.
plus secComparatif de « dry » ; s’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour un ton ou un humour plus sobre, plus ironique.
The air felt noticeably drier after the storm had blown through.
L’air paraissait nettement plus sec après le passage de la tempête.
Synonyms
more xeric
more arid
more parched
more desiccated
more dehydrated
less damp
less wet
more moisture-free
dryadjective

drier

Comp.

drier
Comp.
driest
Super.
UK
/draɪ/
US
/draɪ/
The clothes were finally dry after hanging in the sun all day.
Les vêtements étaient enfin secs après avoir séché au soleil toute la journée.
Additional translations
arideSurtout pour le climat, le sol ou une région.
Synonyms
barren
uninteresting
dull
desiccated
parched
dehydrated
arid
Antonyms
wet
moist
damp

Definitions

driernoun
A machine or device used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items.
After washing the clothes, she put them in the drier to get them ready to wear.
A substance added to paint or ink to speed up the drying process.
The artist mixed a drier into the paint to ensure it would set quickly.
drieradjective
Comparative form of 'dry': having more dryness; containing less moisture or liquid.
The air felt noticeably drier after the storm had blown through.
Having a subtler, more understated, or more ironic quality (especially of humour or wit) than something else.
His jokes were even drier than usual, leaving the audience quietly chuckling.
dryadjective
Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
The clothes were finally dry after hanging in the sun all day.
Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
The lecture was so dry that several students fell asleep.
Having no or very little rain; arid.
The dry climate of the desert makes it difficult for many plants to survive.
(Of a wine, cider, etc.) not sweet because of the lack of residual sugar.
She prefers a dry white wine with her dinner.
(Of humor) expressed in a matter-of-fact, understated, or ironic way.
His dry sense of humor often left people wondering if he was serious.
(Of a jurisdiction, venue, or event) prohibiting the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
It's a dry county, so you won't find any liquor stores within its borders.
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