dreary

Example Sentences

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Everything in “Mother Mary” feels like it exists in a dream within a dream: the tertiary characters who fade in and out of the narrative, the catchy yet indistinct pop songs, the dreary midnight-blue location.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

A great World Cup game is like nothing else, but this is a freshly expanded World Cup, from 32 to 48 teams, a major leap which will likely increase the number of dreary games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

On a dreary February afternoon in Chinatown, Ben Lovett, pianist and keyboardist of the British folk-rock group Mumford & Sons, was hours away from releasing his band’s sixth album, “Prizefighter.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

While the speeches may seem long and dreary, they contain points of emphasis which may show, for example, greater focus and financial support for specific industries.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“Yes, last time. When we had to go and see that dreary man with the Bibles.”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke