na-adjective, noun
dry; not wet; low in moisture
Physical dryness, as opposed to ウェット. Used for air, texture, condition, and products described as dry rather than moist.
Antonyms: ウェット
ドライな環境では肌が荒れやすい。
In a dry environment, your skin tends to get rough.
このシャツは
This shirt keeps feeling dry and comfortable.
na-adjective, noun
unemotional; matter-of-fact; businesslike; practical
Describes a tone, attitude, personality, or way of handling things that avoids sentimentality. Depending on context it can sound cool-headed, detached, pragmatic, or emotionally cold.
Antonyms: ウェット
彼女は仕事ではかなりドライだ。
She is quite businesslike at work.
別れ話をドライに切り出された。
The breakup was brought up in a very matter-of-fact way.
彼のドライなユーモアが好きだ。
I like his dry humor.
na-adjective, noun
dry; not sweet
Used of alcoholic drinks, especially wine, beer, cocktails, and similar beverages, to mean dry rather than sweet. In Japanese, 辛口 is also very common for this idea.
Antonyms: スイート
ドライな白ワインを選んだ。
I chose a dry white wine.
このカクテルは思ったよりドライだ。
This cocktail is drier than I expected.