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.
Synonyms
  • gloomy
  • overcast
  • drizzly
  • bleak
  • murky