dreary — Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking in cheerfulness or interest. Often describes weather, places, or situations that feel monotonous and gloomy.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking in cheerfulness or interest. Often describes weather, places, or situations that feel monotonous and gloomy.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɪri/
Korean meaning: 음울한, 쓸쓸한, 지루한
Korean pronunciation: 드리-어리 (강세: 드리)
Example Sentences
- The dreary Monday morning meeting made everyone wish they were still in bed.
- His dreary apartment had the charm of a hospital waiting room.
- The dreary landscape stretched endlessly under the gray sky.
dreary
ADJECTIVE//ˈdrɪri//
Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking in cheerfulness or interest. Often describes weather, places, or situations that feel monotonous and gloomy.
Dull, bleak, and depressing; lacking in cheerfulness or interest. Often describes weather, places, or situations that feel monotonous and gloomy.
When dreary days make you weary, even normal feels eerie!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dreorig' meaning 'bloody, gore-stained, or sorrowful.' The word evolved from its original association with blood and sadness to mean 'dull and depressing.'
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📝Examples
“The dreary Monday morning meeting made everyone wish they were still in bed.”
“His dreary apartment had the charm of a hospital waiting room.”
“The dreary landscape stretched endlessly under the gray sky.”
“She tried to brighten up her dreary cubicle with colorful posters.”
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