adverb
- in a dull, bleak, or depressing manner; without cheer or interest
Examples
- The sky hung drearily over the abandoned town.
- She spoke drearily about her job, showing no enthusiasm.
- The rain fell drearily throughout the entire afternoon.
- He stared drearily out the window, lost in thought.
- The old house looked drearily neglected after years of abandonment.
- The meeting proceeded drearily, with little discussion or energy.