Drearily: meaning, definitions and examples

used to describe something done in a dull and boring way

Done in a dreary manner; without spirit or cheer; with a lack of interest or enthusiasm. Dull and monotonous in tone or quality. Lacking in liveliness or interest; tediously dull.

dully, monotonously, tediously

Examples of usage

• They sat drearily in the waiting room, staring at the clock.

• She spoke drearily about the upcoming meeting, clearly not looking forward to it.

• The rain fell drearily outside, adding to the gloomy atmosphere.

• The teacher's voice droned drearily on, putting the students to sleep.

• The movie was so dreary that I couldn't stay awake through it.