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Definition of dreariness

dreariness

/ˈdrɪr.i.nəs/
drear · i · ness
Adverb:drearily
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Adjective:dreary
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dreariness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being dull, bleak, lifeless, or depressing.

Example

"A fresh coat of bright yellow paint helped dispel the dreariness of the windowless basement."

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• Rhymes for dreariness

• Nearby Words

dreamworld
dreamy
drearily
dreariness
dreary
dredge
dredger

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'dreary' plus the noun suffix '-ness'. The root 'dreary' comes from Old English 'dreorig', originally meaning 'bloody' or 'gory' before shifting to 'sad' and eventually 'bleak and dull'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dreariness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dreariness
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