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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

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.