adv
Meaning 1
In a dreary manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
drearily
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈdɹɪəɹɪli/
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General-American: /ˈdɹɪɹɪli/
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rhymes with -ɪəɹɪli
adverb
Meaning 2
in a cheerless manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- in August 1914 , there was a dismally sentimental little dinner, when the French, German, Austrian and Belgian members of the committee drank together to the peace of the future
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dismally
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Middle English drerily, from Old English drēoriġlīċe; equivalent to dreary + -ly.