Synonyms for

Dewey

Verb / ˈdu:i: / Another word for dewey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dewey is a name of English origin meaning 'beloved'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

moist damp humid

Informal

wet dampish dewy-eyed

Literary

bedewed beaded pearled

Antonyms

dry arid parched desiccated withered baked

Common collocations

  • morning dew
  • dewy grass
  • dewy leaves
  • dewy skin
  • dewy eyes
  • dewy sheen
  • dewy freshness

Word family

noun dew
adjective dewy

Usage note

Dewy most commonly refers to the moisture of dew on surfaces like grass or leaves. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a youthful or fresh appearance, often with a connotation of innocence or sentimentality.

Example sentences

  1. Dewey is a popular name for boys.
  2. I have a friend named Dewey.
  3. Dewey is a beloved member of our family.
  4. Dewey always makes me smile.
  5. I love spending time with Dewey.

Quotes

  • Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey
  • The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action. - John Dewey
  • Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination. - John Dewey

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