Dryasdust

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /draɪəzˌdʌst/

Definitions of dryasdust

noun a boring or dull person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 The dryasdust in the library was so old and dusty.

A2 The dryasdust of the textbook made it difficult to stay awake while studying.

B1 The dryasdust of the academic journal articles was overwhelming for the students.

B2 The professor's lecture was so dryasdust that many students fell asleep.

C1 The dryasdust of the legal document required careful attention to detail.

C2 The dryasdust of the scientific research paper was filled with complex equations and theories.

adjective boring or dull in character or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The dryasdust textbook was difficult for the students to read.

A2 The dryasdust lecture put me to sleep.

B1 The dryasdust presentation lacked any engaging elements.

B2 The dryasdust research paper was filled with technical jargon.

C1 The dryasdust academic journal article was dense and challenging to decipher.

C2 The dryasdust thesis was praised for its thoroughness but criticized for its lack of readability.

Examples of dryasdust in a Sentence

formal The professor's lecture was so dryasdust that half the class fell asleep.

informal I couldn't get through that dryasdust book without nodding off.

slang That movie was straight up dryasdust, I almost walked out of the theater.

figurative Her personality was as dryasdust as the desert sands.

Grammatical Forms of dryasdust

past tense

dryasdusted

plural

dryasdusts

comparative

more dryasdust

superlative

most dryasdust

present tense

dryasdusts

future tense

will dryasdust

perfect tense

have dryasdusted

continuous tense

is dryasdusting

singular

dryasdust

positive degree

dryasdust

infinitive

to dryasdust

gerund

dryasdusting

participle

dryasdusted

Origin and Evolution of dryasdust

First Known Use: 1814 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'dryasdust' originates from the character Dryasdust in Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Waverley' published in 1814. Dryasdust is a fictional character who is portrayed as a dull and pedantic historian.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dryasdust' has come to be used to describe someone who is overly concerned with facts and details, often to the point of being boring or uninteresting.