Definition

More dull, bleak, or depressing than something else.

Example

The weather today is drearier than it was yesterday.

Conversation

I can't believe how drearier this week has been compared to last week.

I know, right? It feels like the sun hasn't come out at all.

Yeah, I really miss those sunny days we had earlier.

Same here! Hopefully, next week will be brighter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drearier → It is formed from "dreary" (from Old English "drēorig", meaning sad or gloomy) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "drearier" means more dreary or more gloomy than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for sad or gloomy, 'drēorig', to remember that 'drearier' means more gloomy.

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