1. characterized by or suffering from drought; very dry
Usage: chiefly regional, especially Southern U.S.

Examples

• The droughty summer left the crops withering in the fields.
• Farmers struggled with the droughty conditions that lasted for months.
• The droughty soil cracked under the relentless sun.
• Wells ran dry during the droughty season.
• The droughty weather forced water restrictions throughout the county.
• Cattle searched for water in the droughty pastures.