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Dreary Meaning for Kids
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What Does Dreary Mean?
Adjective
- Something that is dull, sad, or gloomy.
- A day that is cloudy and rainy, making it feel boring or unhappy.
Dreary — Full Explanation
Dreary means something that is sad or not fun. Like a rainy day when everything looks gray and you don't feel happy.
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Dreary Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
उदासी (Udaasi)
udaasi
उदास (Udaas)
udaas
सुनसान (Sunsaan)
sunsaan
kannada
ದುಃಖಕರ (duḥkakara)
duhkakara
ಕಪ್ಪು (kappu)
kappu
ದುಃಖಕರ (duḥkakara)
duhkakara
bengali
বিরক্তিকর
biraktikor
বিরক্তিকর
biraktikor
নিরাশাজনক
niraashajonok
spanish
sombrío en español
sombrío
triste en español
triste
aburrido en español
aburrido
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreary
What does 'dreary' mean?
The word 'dreary' means something that is dull, gloomy, or sad. It can describe a rainy day or a place that feels boring.
How do you pronounce 'dreary'?
You pronounce 'dreary' like this: 'dree-ree'. It has two syllables.
What is the origin of the word 'dreary'?
The word 'dreary' comes from an old English word that means 'dreadful' or 'fearful'. Over time, it changed to mean something that makes you feel sad or gloomy.
What is the meaning of 'dreary' in Bengali?
The word 'dreary' in Bengali is 'নিরাশা' (Nirāśā).