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DREARY

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Dreary.

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Dreary - as an adjective satellite

Lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

Example: "Her drab personality"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drab7

Causing dejection

Example: "A blue day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue6dark9dingy10disconsolate15dismal9drab7drear6gloomy12grim7sorry8

Dreary - as an adjective

Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.

Example: "It had rained for three days straight, and the dreary weather dragged the townspeople's spirits down."

Grievous, dire; appalling.

Example Sentences

"The weather was dreary and overcast all day."
"She looked out the window and saw a dreary landscape of empty fields."
"The old abandoned house had a dreary and eerie atmosphere."
"After days of rain, the city streets were dreary and puddle-filled."
"The dreary movie failed to capture the audience's attention."
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Word Game Points

Is DREARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dreary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DREARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DREARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dreary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DREARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DREARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dreary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DREARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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