What does drearsome mean?
Drearsome means Marked by dreariness; characteristically dreary..
Drearsome
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Marked by dreariness; characteristically dreary..
Example Sentences
It seemed to me illogical that, at some expense, the Government was going to keep me for eighteen months doing something for which I had no aptitude whatever. Even when I eventually settled to the dull and drearsome life in the Pay Office in Singapore, I had good shorthand speed and I could type, but these jobs were allotted to civilians while I tried to make sense of army accounting.
“[...] And as if it were your custom to wear your best habit on a drearsome day like this one. The old blue one were good enough for Miss Charley and Miss Melissa afore today.”
Synonyms for drearsome
Antonyms for drearsome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more drearsome
- most drearsome
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for drearsome?
Common synonyms include bleaksome.
What is the opposite of drearsome?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use drearsome in a sentence?
It seemed to me illogical that, at some expense, the Government was going to keep me for eighteen months doing something for which I had no aptitude whatever. Even when I eventually settled to the dull and drearsome life in the Pay Office in Singapore, I had good shorthand speed and I could type, but these jobs were allotted to civilians while I tried to make sense of army accounting.
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