Dreich and Sullen

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

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

Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral

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

Nearby Word: sullenly

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