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dreary

[dreer-ee] / ˈdrɪər i /


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Black Friday did not exist when I was growing up in the dreary 1950s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fuel those escapist daydreams with travel inspiration ideal for decorating dreary cubicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s wonderful, damp, dreary, and the pubs are open.”

From Los Angeles Times

The dreary weekend is expected to be followed by a gray week that will push this month’s rainfall total well past the 1985 benchmark.

From Los Angeles Times

After another dreary first 45 minutes, the hosts came to life early in the second period.

From Barron's