dry

become dry or drier

“The laundry dries in the sun”

lacking warmth or emotional involvement

“a dry greeting”

not producing milk

“a dry cow”

not shedding tears

“dry sobs”

eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

“dry toast”

having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

“a dry white burgundy”

unproductive especially of the expected results

“a dry run”

used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

“dry weight”

lacking moisture or volatile components

“dry paint”

opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

“the dry vote led by preachers and bootleggers”

without a mucous or watery discharge

“a dry cough”

a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages