Entry Word: dreary

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer <vowed that he would never take a desk job working in a dreary office> — see gloomy 1
2 causing unhappiness <decided to see a professional counselor in order to save their dreary marriage> — see sad 2
3 causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest <another dreary social event to suffer through> — see boring