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gloomy vs dreary

dreary vs gloomy

gloomy and dreary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloomy No Yes No No
dreary No Yes No No
As adjectives, gloomy and dreary are synonyms defined as:
  • gloomy and dreary: causing dejection
Other synonyms of gloomy include blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, drab, drear, grim, sorry.
gloomy (adjective) dreary (adjective)
depressingly dark causing dejection
filled with melancholy and despondency lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
causing dejection
Difference between gloomy and dreary

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