Dripping and Dry

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Dripping adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.

Usage example: dripping shoes left on the porch to dry

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Dry is an antonym for dripping.

Nearby Words: drip, drippy, dripped

Dry adjective - Marked by little or no precipitation or humidity.

Usage example: the dry climate of the American Southwest

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Dripping is an antonym for dry in topics: sarcastic, dull, moistureless.

Nearby Words: drying, dryer, dryish

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