Dreariness
noun
The feeling of being sad, dull, and not interesting.
The dreariness of the winters in this country can be depressing
Often appears as...
- overwhelming dreariness
- winter dreariness
noun
The feeling of being sad, dull, and not interesting.
The dreariness of the winters in this country can be depressing
Often appears as...
- overwhelming dreariness
- winter dreariness
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Dreariness carries an emotional heaviness, suggesting not just boredom, but also sadness.
The film's ending left an aura of dreariness hanging over the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Weather
Although often used to describe gloomy weather, dreariness can apply to situations, places, and feelings.
He felt a sense of dreariness at the monotonous meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Boredom
Dreariness implies prolonged or intense boredom, making an experience seem endless.
Her voice had a dreariness that made the lecture seem twice as long.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Dreariness carries an emotional heaviness, suggesting not just boredom, but also sadness.
The film's ending left an aura of dreariness hanging over the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Weather
Although often used to describe gloomy weather, dreariness can apply to situations, places, and feelings.
He felt a sense of dreariness at the monotonous meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Boredom
Dreariness implies prolonged or intense boredom, making an experience seem endless.
Her voice had a dreariness that made the lecture seem twice as long.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Dreariness carries an emotional heaviness, suggesting not just boredom, but also sadness.
The film's ending left an aura of dreariness hanging over the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Weather
Although often used to describe gloomy weather, dreariness can apply to situations, places, and feelings.
He felt a sense of dreariness at the monotonous meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Boredom
Dreariness implies prolonged or intense boredom, making an experience seem endless.
Her voice had a dreariness that made the lecture seem twice as long.
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Quote examples
John James Audubon
American Scientist
July 2. A beautiful day for Labrador. Went ashore and killed nothing, but was pleased with what I saw. The country is so grandly wild and desolate that I am charmed by its wonderful dreariness.
Quote examples
John James Audubon
American Scientist
July 2. A beautiful day for Labrador. Went ashore and killed nothing, but was pleased with what I saw. The country is so grandly wild and desolate that I am charmed by its wonderful dreariness.
Example 1 of 1
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