dryasdust

[drahy-uhz-duhst]

dryasdust Definition

  • 1dull and tedious
  • 2lacking in imagination or liveliness

Using dryasdust: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dryasdust" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lecture was so dryasdust that half the audience fell asleep.

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    The book was written in a dryasdust style that made it difficult to read.

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    The movie was criticized for its dryasdust plot and lack of action.

dryasdust Synonyms and Antonyms

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Origins of dryasdust

from the character Dryasdust in Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Waverley', who was a boring and pedantic historian

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Summary: dryasdust in Brief

'Dryasdust' [drahy-uhz-duhst] is an adjective used to describe something that is dull, tedious, and lacking in imagination or liveliness. It is often used to describe lectures, books, or movies that are uninteresting and difficult to engage with.