Dewiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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dewiness

 

[ ˈdjuːɪnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

The state or quality of being dewy; the presence of moisture from the atmosphere on a surface.

Synonyms

dampness, moisture, wetness.

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Word Description / Examples
dewiness

An alternative spelling of 'dewiness,' generally referring to the same context as the first entry.

  • The dewiness on the petals added to the garden's beauty in the early morning
moisture

A general term for any amount of water content, often neutral but can be positive or negative depending on the situation.

  • The plants need a certain amount of moisture to grow
  • There was too much moisture in the air, causing everything to feel sticky
dampness

Used to describe a slight wetness, often in an undesirable or uncomfortable manner.

  • The dampness in the basement made it feel cold and uninviting
  • He noticed the dampness on the walls and knew there might be a leak
wetness

Describes a state of being wet, can be neutral but often emphasizes the extent of the condition.

  • The wetness of her clothes made her shiver
  • The wetness of the floor was a hazard for anyone walking by

Examples of usage

  • The dewiness of the grass in the early morning made it sparkle.
  • After the rain, the dewiness of the flowers added to their beauty.
  • The dewiness of the leaves indicated a humid morning.
  • The dewiness on the windows obscured the view.
  • The dewiness on the petals made them glisten in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "dewiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orvalhado

🇮🇳 ओस की चादर

🇩🇪 Taufrische

🇮🇩 kebasahan embun

🇺🇦 росистість

🇵🇱 rosistość

🇯🇵 露の新鮮さ

🇫🇷 fraîcheur de la rosée

🇪🇸 frescura del rocío

🇹🇷 çiğ tazeliği

🇰🇷 이슬의 신선함

🇸🇦 رطوبة الندى

🇨🇿 rosnost

🇸🇰 rosnosť

🇨🇳 露水的清新

🇸🇮 rosnost

🇮🇸 daggarmýkt

🇰🇿 шықтың балғындығы

🇬🇪 ნამის სიხალელე

🇦🇿 şehərlik

🇲🇽 frescura del rocío

Etymology

The word 'dewiness' originates from the Middle English 'dewenesse', which comes from the Old English 'dēawnes'. The concept of dew has been observed by humans for centuries, with early civilizations believing it to be a gift from the gods. Dewiness is often associated with freshness and purity in nature, making it a poetic and evocative term.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,058, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.