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dreary

ˈdrɪəri

adjective

ponury

pɔˈnurɨ· przymiotnik
Also
posępnynudny
Definition

Dull, bleak, and depressing, often referring to weather, places, or situations.

Examples
The dreary weather made everyone feel sleepy and unmotivated.
Ponura pogoda sprawiła, że wszyscy czuli się senni i zdemotywowani.
They spent a dreary afternoon indoors, watching old movies.
Spędzili posępne popołudnie w domu, oglądając stare filmy.
Synonyms
gloomydismalboring
Collocations
dreary daydreary weatherdreary existence
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