dreary

[ˈdrɪəri]

dreary Definition

• 1. dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
• 2. tediously uninteresting or monotonous

Using dreary: Examples

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

• Example

  The weather was dreary and rainy all day.

• Example

  The old house had a dreary atmosphere.

• Example

  She found her job to be dreary and unfulfilling.

dreary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dreary

• dismal
• gloomy
• drab
• bleak
• cheerless

Antonyms for dreary

• bright
• lively
• vibrant

Phrases with dreary

• dreary-eyed

  having tired or exhausted eyes

  Example

  He looked dreary-eyed after staying up all night studying.

• dreary routine

  a monotonous and unvarying daily schedule

  Example

  She was tired of her dreary routine and decided to take a vacation.

• dreary landscape

  a desolate and uninviting natural environment

  Example

  The artist painted a dreary landscape of the abandoned town.

Origins of dreary

from Old English 'dreorig', meaning 'gory, bloody'

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Summary: dreary in Brief

'Dreary' [ˈdrɪəri] describes something that is dull, bleak, and lifeless, often causing feelings of depression. It can also refer to something that is tediously uninteresting or monotonous. Examples include 'The weather was dreary and rainy all day' and 'She found her job to be dreary and unfulfilling.' Phrases like 'dreary-eyed' and 'dreary routine' further emphasize the tiring and uninviting nature of dreariness.