DREARY


Meaning of DREARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdrir-ē ]

adjective

( drea·ri·er ; -est )

Etymology: Middle English drery, from Old English drēorig sad, bloody, from drēor gore; akin to Old High German trūrēn to be sad, Gothic driusan to fall

Date: before 12th century

1. : feeling, displaying, or reflecting listlessness or discouragement

2. : having nothing likely to provide cheer, comfort, or interest : gloomy , dismal

Synonyms: see dismal

• drea·ri·ly ˈdrir-ə-lē adverb

• drea·ri·ness ˈdrir-ē-nəs noun

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