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arid

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐˈɾiðu/á·ri·do

Definition

1

1. Very dry, having little or no rain; barren, unproductive. 2. (Figurative) Lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning; dull.

Usage examples

Few plants can survive in such an arid environment.
He gave an arid lecture on tax law that bored everyone.

Common combinations

arid climatearid regionarid land