HYPERARID Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperarid

adjective

Definition of hyperarid

as in bone-dry

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Adjective

Winds gusting beyond 50 miles per hour at times howled over bone-dry fuels itching to ignite.

— Murphy Woodhouse, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
The sun is high and hot in early June—a bone-dry 85 degrees Fahrenheit—though the direct light is enough to make my forehead glisten.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026

Definition of bone-dry

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The experience of eating it is even more shocking … the electric crunch of passionfruit seeds giving way to exploding citrus vesicles, glimmering like wayward teardrop gems … and … was that a dehydrated banana?

— Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025

Definition of dehydrated

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Once the stain is gone, blot again with a clean damp cloth to remove any soap residue and allow the upholstery to air-dry completely.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
Then store the parts separately to allow them to air-dry completely; do not reassemble the unit until all the parts are completely dry.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Definition of air-dry

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