dry-eyed

[ drahy-ahyd ]

adjective

1. not weeping; unmoved.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry-eyed¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Goldberg, dry-eyed and graceful in a relaxed take on a power suit, was stirring a Shirley Temple, angling for the cherry.

From New York Times

"Oh, man. He never even liked me," the dry-eyed failson says upon hearing the news.

From Salon

Lukashenko placed red roses at Makei’s coffin before his burial Tuesday and briefly touched the dead man’s arm, gazing at him for a few moments, dry-eyed, before condoling with Makei’s family.

From Washington Post

“I felt so helpless,” she said the next day, resigned yet dry-eyed, her two remaining sons sitting silently by her side.

From New York Times

Her Elizabeth is dry-eyed and on guard, but the toll of the office is always apparent.

From New York Times