driest

/draɪɛst/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the least moisture; driest of anything, especially the weather

“The driest season in the region was from June to September.”

2. superlative form of dry

the form of ‘dry’ used to compare three or more things and indicate which has the least amount of moisture

“The driest land on Earth is the Atacama Desert.”

3. noun

the driest part or region

“The driest part of the country is where they grow the most cacti.”

4. superlative form of adjective ‘dry’

used to describe something as very dry

“The driest winter in years made it the perfect time for hiking.”

Synonyms

  • drier
  • dryest

Antonyms

  • damp
  • wettest