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Dreariness

usgb/ˈdrɪrinəs/Volume
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Emotional Weight

Dreariness carries an emotional heaviness, suggesting not just boredom, but also sadness.

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The film's ending left an aura of dreariness hanging over the audience.
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Not Just Weather

Although often used to describe gloomy weather, dreariness can apply to situations, places, and feelings.

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He felt a sense of dreariness at the monotonous meeting.
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Extended Boredom

Dreariness implies prolonged or intense boredom, making an experience seem endless.

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Her voice had a dreariness that made the lecture seem twice as long.
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