Dry
Dry adjective - Marked by little or no precipitation or humidity.
Usage example: the dry climate of the American Southwest
Washed
Washed adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.
Usage example: washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts
Both words in one sentence
- The Mysterious Island: after the heroes are washed up on a desert island, one finds he has a still-dry match.
Source: Hard To Light Fire -
Yen Lo: "His brain has not only been washed, as they say... It has been dry cleaned." Camera Tricks: The rule of thirds is dramatically averted in the first shot of Janet Leigh.
- Erica Lane: [Turns and looks at the camera]] Lisette may be all washed up, but we're high and dry!
Source: Aside Comment
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