unwet
Lacking any moisture
Not wet; dry or not yet moistened.
The word appears occasionally in literary or technical contexts where emphasis on the absence of wetness matters: The unwet portion of the sponge remained stiff.
More often, speakers simply use *dry*.
Devoid of water
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- bone-dryUtterly without moisture
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
unsoaked · undampened · rainless · dried · evaporated · absorbent · toweled · air-dried
Breathable waterproof membrane
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- oilskinTreated waterproof fabric
- wadersWaterproof fishing garment
slicker · poncho · anorak · gumboot · wetsuit · sou'wester · mackintosh · cagoule
Handheld rain shelter
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
- coveredHaving protection atop
roof · gazebo · pavilion · portico · veranda · eaves · carport · pergola
Sacred aquatic flower
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
arid
Devoid of water
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- bone-dryUtterly without moisture
desiccated · unsoaked · undampened · rainless · dried · evaporated · absorbent · toweled · air-dried · sun-dried
gore-tex
Breathable waterproof membrane
waders · slicker · poncho · anorak · gumboot · wetsuit · sou'wester · mackintosh · cagoule · waterproof
umbrella
Handheld rain shelter
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
covered · roof · gazebo · pavilion · portico · veranda · eaves · carport · pergola · marquee
lotus
Sacred aquatic flower
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science