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Meaning of dready | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Characterised by dread.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of dreads.

Examples

“A moaning river swelling as it flowed, Whose tide our course to dreadier regions showed.”
“Older people, however, and especially those who have what may be called a “dready” disposition, do not call their muscle discomfort soreness and tenderness; they speak of pains and aches.”
“[…] to this place, where instead of plenty they found want in its last degree, instead of promised fields, a dready wilderness; […]”
“I was even loyal to the dreadiest enemy.”
“According to H. the dreadiest hippies have turned into dressed up ragers and the "kindest" hippie men are mad on sex, passion and illusions.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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