dreich

adjective

ˈdrēḵ How to pronounce dreich (audio)
Definition of dreichnext
chiefly Scottish
as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer historically regarded as a dreich corner of Britain, Scotland's very name comes from the Greek word for "dark"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreich
  1. bleak
  2. dark
  3. depressing
  4. lonely
  5. somber
  6. depressive
  7. desolate
  8. grey
Adjective
  • Their story could have been told myriad ways and, if the current TV market had anything to say about it: the best way to tell any true crime is to be as bleak, haunting and gory as possible.
    Ed Herro, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In recent years, people have taken to social media arguing that, while the film might be visually appealing, its underlying message is bleak.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of bleak
Adjective
  • The user posted the images and videos, including an image of a light in the sky, and several videos that appear to be shot from a plane cabin, but are very dark.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The best places to watch are dark sky parks Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • Two of the movies feature both Adams and Julianne Moore, and what’s really depressing is that such a phenomenal pairing got wasted on hapless material.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • And seeing even a preview of that was so depressing for me.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of depressing
Adjective
  • Ellie is a smart, lonely girl desperate for a sense of family after the death of her father.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Once cold and lonely, ‘snow management’ at Tahoe resorts goes high-tech with lasers Light rain was falling before sunrise in the North Bay and was expected to extend south in the next few hours.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lonely
Adjective
  • Today, Mount Tambora stands as a somber reminder of nature’s immense power.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Sweet, downcast vocal performances vastly outnumber the raps, and there are punchy New Wave, goth-rock, folk, and grunge tunes where somber, gauzy trap productions once reigned.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of somber
Adjective
  • Yet another was that depressive symptoms were self-reported, whereas clinical diagnosis is the gold standard for depression assessment.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Those who overestimated positive emotions, rather than focusing on negative ones, reported better well-being, fewer depressive symptoms and greater resilience.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of depressive
Adjective
  • By the time Rip and Lloyd dump Jamie’s body and set his car ablaze in a desolate field in Iowa, her cover story is validated, and warrants are issued against Jamie for aggravated assault and domestic violence.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, the Russians should know best about the desolate state of affairs inside the Syrian security and military apparatus.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of desolate
Adjective
  • Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Stepping out, Rosé wore a red, white and blue oversized Bud racing jacket, with a grey Mickey Mouse hoodie underneath, a brown skirt, and brown and blue plaid pumps.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of grey
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