Drearily

//ˈdɹɪəɹɪli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a dreary manner.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a cheerless manner wordnet

Synonyms

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disconsolatelydismallygravelygrimlyheavilypointlessly

Example

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"In sad wet seasons, though he knew it must rain at Christminster too, he could hardly believe that it rained so drearily there."

Etymology

From Middle English drerily, from Old English drēoriġlīċe; equivalent to dreary + -ly.

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