dewy
Dewy (adjective) means Covered with tiny drops of moisture, as grass or leaves are in the early morning. Example: “They walked barefoot across the dewy lawn at sunrise.”
How to use dewy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDamp with dew, or (for skin/eyes) looking fresh, moist, and glowing.
Don't confuse with "doughy" (soft like dough) — they look similar in print but mean completely different things.
Word forms
dewier comparative, more dewy comparative, dewiest superlative, most dewy superlative
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They walked barefoot across the _____ lawn at sunrise.
Etymology
From Old English deawig, built from dew plus the adjective ending -y — the same pattern as sunny from sun or rainy from rain.
Rhymes for dewy
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What does “dewy” mean?
The word “dewy” means covered with tiny drops of moisture, as grass or leaves are in the early morning. In plain terms, damp with dew, or (for skin/eyes) looking fresh, moist, and glowing.
How do you pronounce “dewy”?
“Dewy” is pronounced DYOO-ee (/ˈdjuː.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “dewy” in a sentence?
Here is “dewy” used in a sentence: “They walked barefoot across the dewy lawn at sunrise.”
What part of speech is “dewy”?
“Dewy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dewy” come from?
The word “dewy” comes from Old English. From Old English deawig, built from dew plus the adjective ending -y — the same pattern as sunny from sun or rainy from rain.
How many meanings does “dewy” have?
“Dewy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered with tiny drops of moisture, as grass or leaves are in the early morning.