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1. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDREARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. If you describe something as dreary, you mean that it is dull and depressing. ...a dreary little town in the Midwest. They live such dreary lives. Synonyms: dull, boring, tedious, routine More Synonyms of dreary. drearily adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] ...a drearily familiar scenario. More Synonyms of dreary.

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     Definition of 'dreary' Word Frequency. Share . ×. Credits....

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     2 meanings: 1. to be or cause to be sleepy, dull, or...

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     Dialect of a dreary disposition.... Click for English...

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     Archaic the condition or state of being dreary.... Click for...

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     Obsolete sorrow; grief.... Click for English pronunciations,...

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › drearyDREARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈdrɪər·i / Add to word list. unattractive and having nothing of any interest, and therefore likely to make you sad: It was a gray, dreary day, with periods of rain. (Definition of dreary from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of dreary. dreary.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondreary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Check pronunciation: dreary. Definition of dreary adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of DREARY is feeling, displaying, or reflecting listlessness or discouragement. How to use dreary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dreary.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun dreary. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › drearyDREARY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   boring and making you feel unhappy: a rainy, dreary day. a dreary job. (Definition of dreary from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   What is dreary?

   • Definition of dreary adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary adverb “I didn't get the job,” he said drearily. The dresses all looked drearily similar—I didn't like any of them. noun [uncountable] She hated the dreariness of her everyday life. See dreary in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

   dreary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

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   What is the adjective for dreary?

   • • DREARY(adjective) The adjective DREARYhas 2 senses: 1.lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise 2.causing dejection Familiarity information: DREARYused as an adjective is rare. Dictionary entry details • DREARY(adjective)

   What does dreary mean? definition, meaning and audio

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   Where did the word dreary come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective dreary is in the Old English period (pre-1150). dreary is a word inherited from Germanic. dreariness, n. Old English– dreary, v.

   dreary, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What is the difference between dreary and gloomy?

   • dreary, often interchangeable with dismal, emphasizes discouragement resulting from sustained dullness or futility. bleak suggests chill, dull, and barren characteristics that utterly dishearten. gloomy often suggests lack of hope or promise. cheerless stresses absence of anything cheering.

   Dreary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does the adjective dreary mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective dreary , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.