bone-dry

[US]/[ˈbɒʊnˌdraɪ]/
[UK]/[ˈboʊnˌdraɪ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.Extremely dry.
adj.Extremely dry; completely lacking moisture.; Used to describe a situation or environment that is very boring or uninteresting.

Phrases & Collocations

bone-dry desert

bone-dry throat

bone-dry humor

bone-dry wine

getting bone-dry

bone-dry conditions

bone-dry land

bone-dry feeling

bone-dry air

bone-dry river

Example Sentences

the desert air was bone-dry, making my skin feel tight.

after the hike, my throat was bone-dry and i needed water.

the old house had a bone-dry, dusty smell throughout.

my hands were bone-dry after washing dishes with hot water.

the comedian's jokes fell flat; the audience was bone-dry.

the wine was bone-dry, a classic style from the region.

the landscape was bone-dry and cracked from the drought.

he delivered a bone-dry presentation, lacking any enthusiasm.

the wood felt bone-dry and splintered easily.

the museum exhibit was bone-dry, with little to engage visitors.

the soil was bone-dry, making it difficult to grow anything.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now