dready
dready adjective: characterised by dread.
Adjective (1)
dready (comparative dreadier or more dready, superlative dreadiest or most dready)
- Characterised by dread.
- A moaning river swelling as it flowed,
Whose tide our course to dreadier regions showed.1882, Henry Iliowizi, Sol: An Epic Poem, page 192 - 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.1920, James Joseph Walsh, Religion and Health, page 244
- A moaning river swelling as it flowed,
Adjective (2)
dready (comparative dreadier or more dready, superlative dreadiest or most dready)
- Resembling or characteristic of dreads.
- According to H. the dreadiest hippies have turned into dressed up ragers and the "kindest" hippie men are mad on sex, passion and illusions.1996, Amber Gayle, My Evil Twin Sister Number 2: Hometown Interstate-5, page 14
Forms of dready
| comparative | dreadier |
|---|---|
| comparative | more dready |
| superlative | dreadiest |
| superlative | most dready |
Origin of dready
From Middle English dredy, equivalent to dread + -y.
From dread (“dreadlocks”) + -y.
Words formed from dready
Questions about dready
- What does dready mean?
- Dready means characterised by dread.
- What part of speech is dready?
- Dready is an adjective.
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