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Drearier: meaning, definitions and examples

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drearier

 

[ ˈdrɪər.i.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sad appearance

Drearier is the comparative form of dreary, which describes something that is dull, bleak, and depressing. It often refers to an atmosphere that lacks cheer or vitality, making a place or situation feel hopeless or gloomy.

Synonyms

bleaker, duller, gloomier

Examples of usage

  • The weather today is even drearier than yesterday.
  • Her drearier thoughts consumed her as the day went on.
  • This house feels drearier without laughter.
  • The film portrayed a drearier picture of life in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "drearier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais triste

🇮🇳 अंधेरा

🇩🇪 trüber

🇮🇩 lebih menyedihkan

🇺🇦 похмуріший

🇵🇱 bardziej ponury

🇯🇵 より陰気な

🇫🇷 plus maussade

🇪🇸 más sombrío

🇹🇷 daha kasvetli

🇰🇷 더 음침한

🇸🇦 أكثر كآبة

🇨🇿 smutnější

🇸🇰 smutnejší

🇨🇳 更阴郁的

🇸🇮 bolj mračen

🇮🇸 þunglyndari

🇰🇿 одақшыл

🇬🇪 უფრო უღიმღამო

🇦🇿 daha qaranlıq

🇲🇽 más sombrío

Etymology

The word 'dreary' originated from the Old English term 'drēorig', which meant 'sad, sorrowful', and is related to the Old Norse word 'draumr', meaning 'dream, vision'. As the English language evolved, the meaning shifted to encompass a sense of bleakness and dullness, particularly in relation to weather and ambiance. The comparative form 'drearier' emerged to allow for comparative descriptions of spaces and emotional states that evoke a sense of depression or desolation. Over time, 'dreary' and its derivatives have been utilized in literature and everyday speech to convey feelings of melancholia or an uninviting atmosphere.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,571, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.