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dry
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. dry
  2. 2. dry (tone, humour, etc.)
  3. 3. dry (of alcohol)
A borrowed word meaning "dry," used both literally and figuratively. It can describe something lacking moisture, but also describes a personality or attitude that is cool, unemotional, or matter-of-fact.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please keep the new product explanation dry and stick to the numbers.

Sentence 2

Why am I the only one getting such a cold reception?

Sentence 3

The analysis is dry, but it cuts right to the heart of things.

Sentence 4

I'll keep my answer dry and lead with the conclusion.

Sentence 5

I think I'm just kind of dry when it comes to romance.