Dry and Tender

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

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Tender is an antonym for dry.

Nearby Words: drying, dryer, dryish

Tender adjective - Feeling or showing love.

Usage example: a tender embrace between father and daughter

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Dry is an antonym for tender.

little dry

little tender

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