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dewy (do̵̅o̅′ē, dyo̵̅o̅′ē)

adjective dewier dew′i·er, dewiest dew′i·est

  1. wet or damp with dew
  2. of dew
  3. Old Poet. dewlike; refreshing, gentle, etc.

Etymology: ME deui < OE deawig

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dewy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • grass: The t'ai chi lesson was at 8 the next morning, on the dewy grass of nearby Hyde Park.
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