
Dreariness
Emotional Weight
Dreariness carries an emotional heaviness, suggesting not just boredom, but also sadness.
The film's ending left an aura of dreariness hanging over the audience.
Not Just Weather
Although often used to describe gloomy weather, dreariness can apply to situations, places, and feelings.
He felt a sense of dreariness at the monotonous meeting.
Extended Boredom
Dreariness implies prolonged or intense boredom, making an experience seem endless.
Her voice had a dreariness that made the lecture seem twice as long.
Compare with
BleakBoredomDesolationDullGloominessMonotonySameTedium
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