dreary

/ˈdrɪəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdrɪri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdrir-ē/ (ame, mw)

dreary — adjective

  • drearypositive
  • dreariercomparative
  • dreariestsuperlative

1. If a place, period, or activity is dreary, it feels dull, grey, and lifeless, so

1.形容詞B2
釋義

If a place, period, or activity is dreary, it feels dull, grey, and lifeless, so being there makes you feel low.

例句

Karim looked around the dreary bus station and checked the departures board again.

collocation: dreary + place noun

Mayumi turned off the dreary radio in the office and opened a window for air.

同義詞
  • dull

    the broadest everyday word; it can mean uninteresting without the sad atmosphere

  • gloomy

    focuses more on darkness or a low mood than on boredom

  • monotonous

    stresses boring repetition rather than emotional heaviness

  • dismal

    stronger and darker; often suggests hopelessness or very poor conditions

反義詞
  • lively

    full of energy and interest rather than flat and joyless

  • cheerful

    suggests a bright, happy mood instead of a depressing one

  • bright

    adds light and positive feeling, especially for places or weather

文法句型

dreary + noun

be/look/feel + dreary

用法筆記

Often used for weather, rooms, journeys, routines, or entertainment that feel long and joyless. It is stronger than 'boring' because it usually suggests a grey, depressing atmosphere as well as lack of interest.

常見錯誤

❌The soup tastes dreary.
✅The soup tastes bland.
💡'Dreary' describes an atmosphere, period, place, or experience, not flavour.