Dreich and Encouraging

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Dreich adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: historically regarded as a dreich corner of Britain, Scotland's very name comes from the Greek word for “dark”

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Encouraging is an antonym for dreich.

Encouraging adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Dreich is an antonym for encouraging.

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