droughty in English
- droughty⇄droughty, adjective, droughtier,droughtiest.
1. showing or suffering from drought.
Ex. a droughty, withered crop.
2. lacking moisture; dry.
Ex. a droughty, desert region.
3. (Archaic.) thirsty. - droughty⇄noun droughtiness.
droughty in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
droughty in Sindhi سنڌي
Droughty
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/'draʊti/ (English - General)
Definitions
- Characterized by drought or dryness.
- Lacking sufficient moisture; arid.
Usage Examples
- The droughty summer left the fields barren.
- The region has always been droughty due to low rainfall.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English ‘drouhti’, related to ‘drought’ + ‘-y’.
Synonyms
- Arid
- Dry
- Parched
- Thirsty
Antonyms
- Moist
- Humid
- Lush
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Seco | /ˈse.ko/ |
| French | Sec | /sɛk/ |
| Hindi | सूखा | /suː.kʰaː/ |
| Chinese | 干旱的 | /gān hàn de/ |
| Arabic | جاف | /jaaf/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- UK: /ˈdraʊ.ti/
- US: /ˈdraʊ.ti/
- Australian: /ˈdraʊ.ti/
Historical Usage
The term 'droughty' has been used in English since the 14th century, often describing agricultural conditions or climates.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, 'droughty' is often used metaphorically to describe barren lands or even emotional dryness.
More Information
The word 'droughty' is not as commonly used in modern English as its root word 'drought.' However, it appears in historical texts and poetry. It can describe not only physical dryness but also metaphorical barrenness, such as a droughty conversation or a droughty season of creativity. The term is most relevant in agricultural, ecological, and poetic contexts.