What does "dreariest" mean?

superlative form of dreary: most dreary

What is a synonym for "dreariest"?

Common synonyms include: dull, acier, affecting, afflictive, apocalyptic, arid.

Dreariest

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superlative form of dreary: most dreary form-of, superlative

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dull acier affecting afflictive apocalyptic arid

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"I don't mean to say that I hate to see people enjoying themselves. But I hate holidays, nevertheless, because to me they are always the dreariest and saddest days of the year."

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