Synonyms for Adust (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight):
parched, scorched, baked, sunbaked
WordNet sense 2 (free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet):
dry
WordNet sense 3 (marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes):
brunet, brunette
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