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dry vs meliorist

meliorist vs dry

dry and meliorist both are nouns.

dry is an adjective but meliorist is not an adjective.

dry is a verb but meliorist is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dry Yes Yes Yes No
meliorist Yes No No No
As nouns, meliorist is a hypernym of dry; that is, meliorist is a word with a broader meaning than dry:
  • dry: a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
  • meliorist: a disputant who advocates reform
Other hypernyms of dry include crusader, reformer, reformist, social reformer.
dry (noun) meliorist (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages a disputant who advocates reform
dry (adjective) meliorist (adjective)
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
not producing milk
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
lacking moisture or volatile components
without a mucous or watery discharge
having a large proportion of strong liquor
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
dry (verb) meliorist (verb)
become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry
Difference between dry and meliorist

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