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Dreariest: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreariest

 

[ ˈdrɪəriəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive term

Dreariest is the superlative form of dreary, which means bleak, dismal, or depressing. It describes the most extreme state of such conditions, often pertaining to weather or mood.

Synonyms

bleakest, most dismal, most gloomy, most grim

Examples of usage

  • The sky was the dreariest shade of gray.
  • This has been the dreariest winter on record.
  • She felt the dreariest sense of hopelessness.
  • The landscape looked the dreariest after the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreariest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sombrio

🇮🇳 सबसे उदास

🇩🇪 deprimierendster

🇮🇩 paling suram

🇺🇦 найсумніший

🇵🇱 najsmutniejszy

🇯🇵 最も憂鬱な

🇫🇷 le plus morne

🇪🇸 el más sombrío

🇹🇷 en kasvetli

🇰🇷 가장 우울한

🇸🇦 الأكثر كآبة

🇨🇿 nejdepresivnější

🇸🇰 najsmutnejší

🇨🇳 最阴郁的

🇸🇮 najtemnejši

🇮🇸 leiðinlegast

🇰🇿 ең қайғылы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მუქი

🇦🇿 ən qaranlıq

🇲🇽 el más sombrío

Etymology

The word 'dreary' originates from the Middle English term 'drearie', which means 'drowsy or dreamy', and has evolved over time. The root of dreary can be traced back to Old English 'drēorig', meaning 'bloody, sad, or sorrowful'. The term has been used in literature, especially during the Romantic period, to describe landscapes and moods that evoke feelings of despair and melancholy. The superlative form, 'dreariest', emphasizes the extent of dreariness, often reflecting the gloomy weather or a state of deep sadness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,133, 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.