Definitions

dreary

[dreer-ee] / ˈdrɪər i /

ADJECTIVE

gloomy, lifeless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bleak boring colorless damp depressing dingy dismal drab dull forlorn humdrum lonely monotonous sad somber tedious uneventful uninteresting windy wintry wretched

WEAK

black blah cheerless comfortless depressive dispiriting doleful downcast funereal glum joyless lonesome melancholy mournful oppressive pedestrian raw routine sorrowful wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright cheerful colorful encouraging eventful exciting glad happy hopeful interesting joyful light lively nice pleasant

WEAK

clear

Example Sentences

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Dreary, but it’s better than nothing, I guess!

From Nature • Dec. 31, 2019

Dreary, deep-red roses are my least favorite of Valentine’s long stems.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2018

My favorite Autocorrect gaffe was when I typed up a report for my Air National Guard unit and Airmen Fecke and Drury came out Feces and Dreary.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

The operatics of the Dreary Town EP swirl around your head like a storm brewing but never quite breaking.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2013

Dreary winter with dark evenings had given place to more dreary winter with light evenings.

From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by Dawson, A. J. (Alec John)

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