dry-eyed

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking tears or emotional response; showing no signs of sadness or distress.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dry-eyed
try-eyed , spy-eyed , lie-eyed

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Variants

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dry-eyed

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Etymology

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The term 'dry-eyed' is derived from the Old English term 'drygean', meaning 'to dry up'. The suffix '-eyed' was added later to indicate a lack of tears.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dry-eyed' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation where there is a lack of emotional response or sympathy.

2. In some cultures, it is considered a sign of strength or resilience to be dry-eyed in the face of adversity.

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Related Concepts

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1. emotion: The concept of 'dry-eyed' is closely related to the domain of emotions and emotional response.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dry-eyed' is often used to describe a character who remains calm and composed in the face of tragedy or emotional distress. In art, images of dry-eyed figures can evoke feelings of detachment or emotional numbness.

How to Memorize "dry-eyed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with no tears in their eyes, or imagine a desert landscape where there is no water and everything is dry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dry-eyed' with the concept of emotional detachment or a lack of tears.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dry as a bone, dry-eyed and alone' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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