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Gross vs Dreary - What's the difference?

gross | dreary | Related terms |

Gross is a related term of dreary.


As a proper noun gross

is .

As an adjective dreary is

(obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Depression vs Dreary - What's the difference?

depression | dreary |


As a noun depression

is depression (area that is lower than its surroundings).

As an adjective dreary is

(obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

Drowsy vs Dreary - What's the difference?

drowsy | dreary | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between drowsy and dreary

is that drowsy is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

Sleepy vs Dreary - What's the difference?

sleepy | dreary | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between sleepy and dreary

is that sleepy is tired; feeling the need for sleep while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

As a noun sleepy

is the gum that builds up in the eye.

Slow vs Dreary - What's the difference?

slow | dreary | Related terms |

Slow is a related term of dreary.


As adjectives the difference between slow and dreary

is that slow is taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As a verb slow

is to make (something) run, move, etc less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

As a noun slow

is someone who is slow; a sluggard.

As an adverb slow

is slowly.

Lifeless vs Dreary - What's the difference?

lifeless | dreary | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between lifeless and dreary

is that lifeless is inanimate; having no life while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

Dreary vs Ominous - What's the difference?

dreary | ominous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between dreary and ominous

is that dreary is grievous, dire; appalling while ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

Dreary vs Fire - What's the difference?

dreary | fire |


As an adjective dreary

is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

As a noun fire is

the sector of the economy including finance, insurance and real estate businesses.

Dumb vs Dreary - What's the difference?

dumb | dreary | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between dumb and dreary

is that dumb is unable to speak; lacking power of speech while dreary is grievous, dire; appalling.

As a verb dumb

is to silence.

Cheerful vs Dreary - What's the difference?

cheerful | dreary |


As adjectives the difference between cheerful and dreary

is that cheerful is noticeably happy and optimistic while dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling.

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