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Meaning of arid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

arid

Pronunciation:/ˈæ.ɹɪd//ˈæ.ɹɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very dry.

    Example: The cake was arid.

    Antonyms:dampdrenchedmoistwet

  2. Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.

    Example: Deserts are known for being arid.

    Antonyms:humidrainforest

  3. Devoid of value.

    Example: The millionaire viewed his gift as arid.

    Antonyms:costlypreciousvaluable
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/arid

Related words

waterlessdesiccateddesiccatedulldrydrynessparcheddroughty