Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dreer]
- /drɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dreer]
- /drɪər/
Definitions of drearer word
- abbreviation DREARER dreary. 1
- noun drearer Comparative form of drear. 1
- adjective drearer comparative form of drear: more drear. 0
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Origin of drearer
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; back formation from dreary
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Parts of speech for Drearer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drearer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
drearer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drearer
adj drearer
- lonely — affected with, characterized by, or causing a depressing feeling of being alone; lonesome.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- somber — gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
- dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
- sad — Systems Analysis Definition
Antonyms for drearer
adj drearer
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- joyful — full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- glad — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
- appealing — Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
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