Xeric
Synonyms: Arid, parched, droughty, thirsty, rainless, scorched, sere, sun-baked, wasteland, sun-drenched, bone-dry, austere, unirrigated, heat-stricken, moistureless, dry, desert-like, waterless, barren, desiccated, dehydrated, dusty, shrivelled, infertile, aridic, semi-arid, scant, sparse, and low-moisture.
Example Sentences
Cacti thrive in xeric climates.
Xeric plants conserve water well.
Deserts are examples of xeric environments.
Xeric soil lacks much moisture.
Many xeric animals are nocturnal.