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dewy

/ˈdjuː.i/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Adjective: Having a light film of moisture on the surface, as if freshly dew-dropped.

    - "The grass was dewy in the morning."
    - "The roses had dewy petals."
  • Noun

    Noun: A drop of dew.

    - "Each dewdrop was a tiny mirror reflecting the surrounding scene."
    - "The children enjoyed catching dew on their tongues."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdjuː.i/



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Synonyms

bedewed , rory
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dewy
new , blue , queue , duo , view
Variants
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dewier , dewiest , dewily , dewiness , dewinesses , dewy , dewy-eyed
Etymology
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Old English 'deow' meaning 'drop of rain, tear, or dew'.


Trivia
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  1. A single dewdrop can weigh up to 50 milligrams.

  2. Dew is formed when the temperature and humidity conditions are just right.

  3. Dew is responsible for watering many plants in the morning.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dewpoint: The temperature at which water droplets begin to form on a surface when humid air is cooled.

  2. Frost: A white coating of ice that forms on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.


Culture
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In literature, dew is often used as a symbol of new beginnings and freshness. In art, it is commonly depicted in paintings and photographs. Dew is also used in scientific experiments to study capillary action and surface tension.

How to Memorize "dewy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a dewy leaf in the morning sun.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dewy' with the feeling of coolness and freshness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Dew' as 'Drop Easily Wet'.


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