dreariness

• 名词，指一种极度沉闷、忧郁或缺乏生气与兴趣的状态或性质。

A noun referring to a state or quality of being extremely dull, gloomy, or lacking in spirit or interest.

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1. Extreme dullnessB2formal

   The state of being extremely boring, monotonous, and lacking in interest or excitement.

   沉闷

   • The dreariness of the rainy afternoon made everyone feel sleepy.
   • He could no longer stand the dreariness of his daily commute.
   • She tried to inject some fun into the dreariness of the office party.

   同义词boredomcolorlessnessdullnessflatnesshumdruminsipiditylifelessnessmonotonytediumvapidity

   反义词excitementinterestlivelinessstimulationvitality

2. Lack of spirit or cheerC1formal

   A quality of being dreary, cheerless, or depressing, often applied to places or situations.

   沉闷

   • The dreariness of the abandoned house gave her chills.
   • There was a sense of dreariness in the meeting room after the bad news.
   • Artists often capture the dreariness of urban life in their work.

   同义词bleaknesscheerlessnessdesolationdrabnessdullnessforlornnessgloominessglumnessgrimnessjoylessnesssomberness

   反义词brightnesscheerfulnessgaietyjoyfulnessliveliness