drear Definition
- 1a feeling of sadness or gloominess
- 2dull and uninteresting
Using drear: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drear" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The drear weather made me feel sad.
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The movie was so drear that I fell asleep.
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The city looked drear and lifeless in the rain.
drear Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: drear in Brief
'Drear' [drɪər] is an adjective that describes a feeling of sadness or gloominess, or something that is dull and uninteresting. It is often used to describe weather, movies, or places, as in 'The drear weather made me feel sad.' 'Drear' is synonymous with 'dreary,' 'gloomy,' 'bleak,' 'cheerless,' and 'drab.' Its antonyms include 'bright,' 'lively,' and 'vibrant.'
