dry-eyed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dry-eyed
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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"Oh, man. He never even liked me," the dry-eyed failson says upon hearing the news.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2023
Her Elizabeth is dry-eyed and on guard, but the toll of the office is always apparent.
From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2022
They had to keep reshooting until he could do it dry-eyed, to show his character's "strength and stoicism".
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2021
While she was dry-eyed, Justice Antonin Scalia was in tears.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2020
The king listens, dry-eyed, his mind far, far away.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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