Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drouthiness
Noun
[drouth-ee-ness]
Definition
The quality or state of being excessively dry; dryness.
Examples
- During the summer months, the drouthiness of the landscape became evident as the plants struggled to survive.
- The farmer was concerned about the drouthiness affecting his crops this season.
- As we walked through the drouthy fields, we could see the cracks forming in the soil.
Meaning
Drouthiness refers to a condition characterized by a lack of moisture, often leading to parched or arid conditions in the environment.
Synonyms
- Aridity
- Dryness
- Desiccation
- Dehydration