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dreary

The correct spelling is dreary.

How to pronounce dreary

/ˈdɹɪəɹi/
adjective

IPA: /ˈdɹɪəɹi/

Say it like: Dree-ree

The correct spelling is dreary. Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless. For example: "It had rained for three days straight, and the dreary weather dragged the townspeople's spirits down."

Usage Examples

It had rained for three days straight, and the dreary weather dragged the townspeople's spirits down.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
  2. 2.Grievous, dire; appalling.

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