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What is another word for Dreary? – 175 Dreary Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dull gloomy depressing dismal drear somber melancholy mournful sorrowful sad unhappy cheerless joyless bleak barren desolate monotonous tedious tiresome uninteresting lackluster uninspiring uninviting dismal dispiriting discouraging disheartening demoralizing hopeless despairing bleak grim dismal comfortless chilly unfriendly cold unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic sluggish stagnant stale vapid flat hollow empty unfulfilling

    Meaning of Dreary

    The primary meaning of the word "Dreary" is describing something as dull and uninteresting, often in a way that makes one feel sad or depressed.

    Definitions

    • Causing a feeling of sadness or depression; dull and uninteresting
    • Lacking interest or excitement; boring and unenjoyable
    • Having a dull and depressing quality; gloomy and somber

    Etymology of Dreary

    The word "Dreary" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "drēor" and "drēorian" relating to causing or feeling sorrow, and "drēosan" meaning to fall or become sorrowful
    Historically, the word evolved to encompass a range of negative emotions, from sadness to boredom, and is now used to describe people, places, and experiences that evoke such feelings

    Example Uses

    • The dreary weather made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor festival.
    • After a few months of doing the same job, the work started to feel dreary and unfulfilling.
    • The small, dreary apartment was a far cry from the spacious and sunny home she had always dreamed of.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    bright cheerful exciting thrilling exhilarating lively vibrant colorful dynamic energetic enthusiastic happy joyful pleasant satisfying uplifting inspiring motivating stimulating invigorating refreshing revitalizing renewing enlivening enchanting captivating fascinating intriguing appealing attractive alluring delightful pleasant enjoyable entertaining

    Related Nouns

    sadness melancholy gloom depression sorrow despair boredom monotony dullness bleakness barrenness desolation hopelessness cheerlessness joylessness unhappiness dissatisfaction discontent displeasure discomfort dreariness somberness mournfulness sorrowfulness

    Related Verbs

    depress sadden dishearten discourage demoralize dismay dispirit bore tire weary exhaust deplete drain enervate dull blunt numb stupefy benumb stagnate fossilize petrify ossify rigidify

    Related Adjectives

    sad unhappy melancholy gloomy somber mournful sorrowful dismal drear bleak barren desolate monotonous tedious tiresome uninteresting lackluster uninspiring uninviting dismal dispiriting discouraging disheartening demoralizing hopeless despairing bleak grim dismal comfortless chilly unfriendly cold unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic sluggish stagnant stale vapid flat hollow empty unfulfilling