Definition of Dreary

1. Adjective. Lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise. "A series of dreary dinner parties"

Exact synonyms: Drab
Similar to: Dull
Derivative terms: Drabness, Dreariness

2. Adjective. Causing dejection. "Grim rainy weather"
Exact synonyms: Blue, Dark, Dingy, Disconsolate, Dismal, Drab, Drear, Gloomy, Grim, Sorry
Similar to: Cheerless, Depressing, Uncheerful
Derivative terms: Dreariness

Definition of Dreary

1. a. Sorrowful; distressful.

Definition of Dreary

1. dismal [adj DREARIER, DREARIEST] : DREARILY [adv] / a dismal person [n DREARIES] - See also: dismal

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dreary

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drear
dreare
drearer
dreares
drearest
drearier
drearies
dreariest
drearily
dreariness
drearinesses
drearing
drearings
drears
dreary (current term)
Drechslera
dreck
dreckier
dreckiest
drecks
drecky
dredge
dredge
dredged
dredger
dredger
dredgers
dredges
dredge up

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