Dreich and Ill

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

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Ill and dreich are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ill" instead an adjective "Dreich".

Ill adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.

Usage example: the abrupt breakdown of negotiations appears to be an ill omen for this ongoing hostage situation

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Dreich and ill are semantically related. (Scottish) Sometimes you can use "Dreich" instead an adjective "Ill".

Nearby Word: illness

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Ill and Dreich. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dreich/ill

Dreich & Ill. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dreich/ill>.

Ill or Dreich. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dreich/ill.

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