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drier

UK
/ˈdraɪə/
US
/ˈdraɪɚ/

Translations

driernoun
driers
pl
UK
/ˈdraɪə/
US
/ˈdraɪɚ/
I need to buy a new drier for my clothes.
Мне нужно купить новую сушилку для одежды.
The air drier in the factory helps reduce humidity.
Осушитель воздуха на заводе помогает снизить влажность.
Additional translations
сушильный аппарат
сушильная машина
Synonyms
dehydrator
dryer
desiccator
drieradjective
drier
Comp.
UK
/ˈdraɪ.ə/
US
/ˈdraɪ.ɚ/
Functions solely as the comparative form of the adjective 'dry'.
Synonyms
more arid
more parched
more desiccated
more dehydrated
less damp
less wet
more moisture-free
more xeric
dryadjective

drier

Comp.

drier
Comp.
driest
Super.
UK
/draɪ/
US
/draɪ/
The dry weather has caused the river to shrink.
Сухая погода вызвала уменьшение реки.
The dry leaves crunched underfoot.
Высушенные листья хрустели под ногами.
The desert is known for its dry climate.
Пустыня известна своим засушливым климатом.
The dry skin needs moisturizing.
Обезвоженная кожа нуждается в увлажнении.
Additional translations
безводный
пустынный
неувлажнённый
вялый
суховатый
Synonyms
arid
dehydrated
parched
desiccated
barren
uninteresting
dull
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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