Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dreariest

adjective
/ˈdrɪəriɛst/
Definition
The most dull, bleak, or dismal.
Examples
  • The weather during the winter months can often be the dreariest time of the year.
  • She looked out at the dreariest landscape she had ever seen, with gray skies and barren trees.
  • After a long day at work, he found the dreariest part of his evening was the commute home.
Meaning
The term ‘dreariest’ describes something that is extremely dreary, often associated with a lack of light, happiness, or excitement.
Synonyms
  • gloomy
  • bleak
  • depressing
  • dismal
  • drab