Why are wines described as ‘dry’ or ‘sweet’ instead of ‘dry’ and ‘wet’

Question

Or alternatively ‘sharp’ or ‘sweet’.

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Answer 1

“Dry” is used in a lot of contexts to mean “lacking.” As in “dry humor.” Or, “that professor’s lectures are always so dry I fall asleep.” So it makes sense that dry can mean lacking sweetness.