No. 17,278 in Russian
сухость
Dryness.
In a sentence
Сухость воздуха в комнате мешает мне дышать.
The dryness of the air in the room makes it hard for me to breathe.
Here, 'сухость' refers to the lack of moisture in the air, a physical property.
Его сухость в ответах показала его равнодушие.
His dryness in responses showed his indifference.
In this context, 'сухость' denotes a figurative characteristic, implying a lack of warmth or emotion in behavior.
Сухость вина отличает его от других напитков.
The dryness of the wine distinguishes it from other beverages.
Here, 'сухость' is used to describe a specific flavor characteristic of the wine, often associated with low sugar content.
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