This is the 17278th most frequent Russian word.
сухость
Dryness.
Here, 'сухость' refers to the lack of moisture in the air, a physical property.
Сухость воздуха в комнате мешает мне дышать.
The dryness of the air in the room makes it hard for me to breathe.
In this context, 'сухость' denotes a figurative characteristic, implying a lack of warmth or emotion in behavior.
Его сухость в ответах показала его равнодушие.
His dryness in responses showed his indifference.
Here, 'сухость' is used to describe a specific flavor characteristic of the wine, often associated with low sugar content.