Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drear
adjective
/drɪr/
Definition
Drear describes a state of being bleak, dull, or gloomy, often associated with dark weather or a depressing atmosphere.
Examples
- The drear landscape was shrouded in thick fog.
- It was a drear afternoon, with rain pooling in the streets.
- Her mood matched the drear weather outside.
Meaning
The word captures a sense of sadness or desolation, evoking feelings of emptiness or lack of joy.
Synonyms
- gloomy
- bleak
- dismal
- dreary
- desolate