Arid: meaning, definitions and examples

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arid

[ ˈær.ɪd ]

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dry climate

Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

Synonyms

barren, desolate, dry, parched

Examples of usage

The arid desert landscape stretched out for miles.
In arid regions, water conservation is crucial for survival.

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lacking interest or excitement

Lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning.

Synonyms

boring, dull, tedious, uninteresting

Examples of usage

His arid lecture failed to capture the attention of the audience.
The book was criticized for its arid writing style.

Translations

Translations of the word "arid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 árido

🇮🇳 शुष्क

🇩🇪 trocken

🇮🇩 kering

🇺🇦 посушливий

🇵🇱 suchy

🇯🇵 乾燥した (かんそうした)

🇫🇷 aride

🇪🇸 árido

🇹🇷 kurak

🇰🇷 건조한 (geonjohan)

🇸🇦 جاف

🇨🇿 suchý

🇸🇰 suchý

🇨🇳 干旱的 (gānhàn de)

🇸🇮 suh

🇮🇸 þurr

🇰🇿 құрғақ

🇬🇪 მშრალი

🇦🇿 qurudulmuş

🇲🇽 árido

Word origin

The word 'arid' originated from the Latin word 'aridus', meaning dry. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe dry, barren landscapes. Over time, the word also took on the meaning of lacking interest or excitement. The dual meanings of 'arid' reflect its evolution in describing both physical and metaphorical dryness.