droughty

[ drou-tee ]

adjective

, drought·i·er, drought·i·est.

1. dry.
2. lacking rain.
3. Chiefly British Dialect. thirsty.

Other Words From

• droughti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of droughty¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; drought + -y ¹

Example Sentences

With eager steps, droughty throats and keen desire they seek the wine cup yet again.

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On p. 102, "droughty" should possibly be "drouthy" but has not been amended.

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Sheep's Sorrel which had grown on dry, droughty gravel banks only lost 10 per cent.

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Some modification of this plan might probably be employed with profit for the storing-up of water for droughty years in England.

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Trees set in poor, thin or droughty soil do not make much growth if they survive at all.

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Related Words

• anxious
• dehydrated
• eager
• greedy
• hungry
• impatient
• inclined
• keen
• parched