drear

Pronunciation: /dɹɪɚ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective causing dejection

Etymology

Shortening of dreary.

In classic literature

Synonyms

blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, gloomy, grim, sorry, drab, dreary

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