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aridity

[/əˈrɪdɪti/]
nounfeminine
aridez
1. The state or quality of being extremely dry; lack of moisture
The aridity of the desert made it impossible for most plants to survive.
A aridez do deserto tornou impossível a sobrevivência da maioria das plantas.
2. Lack of interest, excitement, or liveliness; dullness
The aridity of his writing style made the novel difficult to read.
A aridez do seu estilo de escrita tornou o romance difícil de ler.
Synonyms
drynessdroughtbarrennessdullnesstedium
Antonyms
humiditymoisturewetnessvivacityliveliness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aridez
Standard usage in both climate and figurative contexts
Portugal
aridez
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

aridez climática (climatic aridity)
aridez intelectual (intellectual aridity)
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