adjective
- comparative form of drought; experiencing or characterized by a greater lack of rainfall or water
Usage: comparative adjective; used to compare two things or situations with respect to dryness or water scarcity
Examples
- This summer has been droughtier than last year.
- The western states are experiencing droughtier conditions due to climate change.
- Farmers in the droughtier regions are struggling to irrigate their crops.
- The droughtier months typically occur in late summer.
- This decade has been droughtier overall compared to the previous one.