Definitions

dewy

[doo-ee, dyoo-ee] / ˈdu i, ˈdyu i /

ADJECTIVE

damp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy dank drizzly misty moist muggy saturated soaked sodden soggy steamy sticky waterlogged

STRONG

drenched dripping soaking sopping

WEAK

clammy drippy irriguous oozy steam bath vaporous wettish

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dry

WEAK

arid dessicated dried parched

ADJECTIVE

dank

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chilly damp humid muggy steamy sticky wet

WEAK

close dripping moist slimy soggy wettish

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arid dry

WEAK

parched

ADJECTIVE

fresh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bright clear good lively vigorous

WEAK

active alert blooming bouncing bright-eyed bushy-tailed chipper fair florid glowing hardy invigorated keen like new refreshed rehabilitated relaxed relieved rested restored revived rosy ruddy sprightly spry stimulated undimmed unfaded unused unwearied unwithered verdant vital wholesome young

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lethargic

WEAK

exhausted lifeless tired unenergetic worn

ADJECTIVE

juicy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

luscious succulent syrupy

WEAK

dripping humid liquid lush oily oozy pulpy sappy saturated sauced slippery slushy soaked sodden viscid watery wet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dry

ADJECTIVE

misty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy foggy fuzzy hazy murky overcast

WEAK

bleary blurred closed in clouded dark dim enveloped indistinct mushy nebulous opaque shrouded socked in soupy unclear vague vaporous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright clear sunny

ADJECTIVE

moist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

damp humid muggy rainy soggy watery

WEAK

clammy dampish dank dripping drippy drizzly irriguous not dry oozy teary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arid dehydrated dry

ADJECTIVE

new

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advanced brand-new contemporary current different late modern original recent state-of-the-art strange unfamiliar unique unusual

WEAK

au courant cutting-edge dissimilar distinct fashionable inexperienced just out latest modernistic modish neoteric new-fangled newfangled novel now spick-and-span topical ultramodern unaccustomed uncontaminated unknown unlike unseasoned unskilled unspoiled untouched untrained untried untrodden unused up-to-date virgin youthful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antiquated common familiar future like normal old old-fashioned past regular similar standard usual

WEAK

deteriorated existent existing out-of-date outdated unstylish worn

ADJECTIVE

peaches-and-cream

Synonyms

WEAK

active alert blooming bouncing bright bright-eyed bushy-tailed chipper clear creamy fair florid glowing good hardy invigorated keen like new lively refreshed rehabilitated relaxed relieved rested restored revived rosy ruddy sprightly spry stimulated undimmed unfaded unused unwearied unwithered verdant vigorous vital wholesome young

ADJECTIVE

soppy

Synonyms

WEAK

aqueous clammy dank drenched dripping drizzling foggy humid misty moistened muggy pouring raining rainy saturate saturated showery slimy slippery slushy snowy soaked soaking sodden soggy sopping soused stormy teary teeming water-logged watery wringing-wet

ADJECTIVE

wet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dank foggy humid misty muggy rainy slippery snowy soaked sodden soggy stormy

STRONG

drenched dripping drizzling moistened pouring raining saturate saturated soaking sopping soused teeming

WEAK

aqueous clammy showery slimy slushy soppy teary water-logged watery wringing-wet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arid clear dry

WEAK

dehydrated

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But don’t mistake the perfect blowout and dewy skin for softness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Approaching the story with a mix of dewy nostalgia and incisive clarity, the film earned Reiner the first of three nominations from the Directors Guild of America.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Wearing an understated but chic outfit, flowing braids and a dewy, make-up free face, Arop Akol looks like your typical off-duty model.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

In the sketch during the Weekend Update segment, Yang performed as a "dewy" hippo influencer and echoed lines from several of Roan's TikToks where she addressed her fans about respecting boundaries.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

Through the dewy weeds below the window, a toad hopped suddenly into view and Winnie peered at it eagerly.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit

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