Arid Meaning in English
word
ˈæɹəd/, /ˈɛɹəd
AIR-id
ˈæɹɪd
ARR-id
Definition
Very dry, with little or no rain; can also describe something dull and lacking interest.
Usage & Nuances
Most common describing climates, land, or weather: 'arid region', 'arid climate'. Less often, used figuratively for things boring or lifeless, like 'arid discussion'. Avoid for small objects—it's used for whole environments or topics.
Spanish: árido - secoPortuguese (BR): árido - seco (clima)Portuguese (PT): árido - seco (clima)Chinese (Simplified): 干旱 - 干燥Chinese (Traditional): 乾旱 - 乾燥Hindi: शुष्क - बंजरArabic: قاحل - جافBengali: শুষ্ক - অনুর্বর (বিনোদনহীন)Russian: засушливый - скучный (перен.)Japanese: 乾燥した - 退屈な (比喩的)Vietnamese: khô cằn - khô khan (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 건조한 - 재미없는 (비유적)Turkish: kurak - sıkıcı (mecazi)Urdu: خشک - بے جان (استعارۃً)Indonesian: kering - gersang (figuratif)
Example Sentences
This is an arid desert with little water.
basic
The climate here is very arid and hot all year round.
basic
Plants do not grow well in arid soil.
basic
Much of northern Africa is covered by arid landscapes.
natural
He found the meeting so arid that he struggled to stay awake.
natural
The book’s style is a bit arid, but the information is useful.
natural