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dewy - What does it mean?

Definition of 'dewy'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Covered by dew.
  • The dewy grass was too slick for football.
  • Having the quality of bearing droplets of water.
  • In the dewy fog, it was cold and damp.
  • * 1831 , :
  • At midnight, in the month of June,
    I stand beneath the mystic moon.
    An opiate vapor, dewy , dim,
    Exhales from out her golden rim

    Synonyms

    * (covered by dew) rory

    Derived terms

    * dewy-eyed

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    Similar to 'dewy'

    day, dey, doy