n a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)\nn an appliance that removes moisture\na free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet\ns humorously sarcastic or mocking\na lacking moisture or volatile components\na opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages\na not producing milk\na (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation\na without a mucous or watery discharge; a small child with a dry nose"\ns not shedding tears\ns lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless\ns used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones\ns unproductive especially of the expected results\ns having no adornment or coloration\ns (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish\ns having a large proportion of strong liquor\ns lacking warmth or emotional involvement\ns practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; I happen to be teetotal"