Dreich and Murky

Dreich

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”

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

Murky

Murky adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: the murky shadows of the cemetery

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

Nearby Words: murk, murkily
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