Definition

The quality of being dull, bleak, or depressing, often causing a feeling of sadness or gloom.

Example

The constant rain added to the dreariness of the day, making everyone feel tired and unmotivated.

Conversation

Have you noticed the dreariness of the weather lately?

Yeah, it's really putting a damper on my mood.

I know, I feel like we need some sunshine to break this dreariness.

Absolutely! Let's plan a trip to the beach as soon as it clears up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dreariness → It is formed from "dreary" (from Old English *drēorig*, meaning sad or gloomy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "dreariness" refers to the state of being dreary or the quality of being gloomy.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dreary' which means sad or gloomy, and remember that 'dreariness' describes the state of being gloomy.

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