Dreary
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 沉闷的, 乏味的
- ［英］ adj. 沉闷的, 乏味的 ( gloomy; cheerless; dull)
- ［类］ 反义词: jocund ( 欢乐的)
- ［记］ 可以和dream一起记 ( A dream is not dreary)
- ［例］ A bright coat of paint will liven up this dreary room.
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective (drearier; -est)
- Etymology: Middle English drery, from Old English drēorig sad, bloody, from drēor gore; akin to Old High German trūrēn to be sad, Gothic driusan to fall
- Date: before 12th century
- 1. feeling, displaying, or reflecting listlessness or discouragement
- 2. having nothing likely to provide cheer, comfort, or interest ; gloomy, dismal
- Synonyms: see dismal
- ? drearily adverb
- ? dreariness noun
