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