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Dusky vs Dreary - What's the difference?

dusky | dreary | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of dreary.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and dreary

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As a noun dusky

is a dusky shark.

Dreary vs Plaintive - What's the difference?

dreary | plaintive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between dreary and plaintive

is that dreary is grievous, dire; appalling while plaintive is sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.

Dreary vs Flat - What's the difference?

dreary | flat | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between dreary and flat

is that dreary is grievous, dire; appalling while flat is a dull fellow; a simpleton.

As an adverb flat is

so as to be flat.

As a noun flat is

an area of level ground.

As a verb flat is

to make a flat call; to call without raising.

Dreary vs Dry - What's the difference?

dreary | dry | Related terms |

Dreary is a related term of dry.


As an adjective dreary

is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As an acronym dry is

(computing).

Leaden vs Dreary - What's the difference?

leaden | dreary | Related terms |

Leaden is a related term of dreary.


As adjectives the difference between leaden and dreary

is that leaden is (dated) made of lead while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Dreary vs Murky - What's the difference?

dreary | murky | Related terms |

Dreary is a related term of murky.


As an adjective dreary

is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As a proper noun murky is

(murcki), a locale in poland.

Vaporous vs Dreary - What's the difference?

vaporous | dreary | Related terms |

Vaporous is a related term of dreary.


As adjectives the difference between vaporous and dreary

is that vaporous is relating to vapour; misty, foggy, obscure, insubstantial while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Grey vs Dreary - What's the difference?

grey | dreary | Related terms |

Grey is a related term of dreary.


As a proper noun grey

is .

As an adjective dreary is

(obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Colourless vs Dreary - What's the difference?

colourless | dreary | Synonyms |

Colourless is a synonym of dreary.


As adjectives the difference between colourless and dreary

is that colourless is having little or no colour while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Dreary vs Cloudy - What's the difference?

dreary | cloudy | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between dreary and cloudy

is that dreary is grievous, dire; appalling while cloudy is covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.

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