Dreary
/ˈdrɪəri/
Dreary means something that feels sad or boring, like a cloudy day when you can't go outside to play. It can make you feel a little down or unhappy.
Examples
- The sky was dreary, and it made me feel like staying inside all day.
- After the rainy days, the garden looked dreary and needed some bright flowers.
- Our field trip was canceled because of the dreary weather, so we stayed in class.
Synonyms
gloomy
sad
boring
dull
cloudy
Antonyms
cheerful
bright
exciting
happy
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