Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dreich

adjective

/driːk/

Definition

a Scottish term describing weather that is overcast, dull, and drizzly.

Examples

The weather was so dreich that we decided to stay indoors all day.
On that dreich afternoon, the streets were nearly empty, with everyone preferring to stay out of the rain.
They described the landscape as dreich, with grey clouds looming above.

Meaning

Dreich refers to a bleak and dreary atmosphere, often associated with continuous rain and a lack of sunlight, making the environment feel cold and uninviting.