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Learn the meaning of bleak with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
bleak
(adjective)
bleak
(adjective)
Meaning
cold and lacking in warmth or comfort
Example
"The bleak landscape made her feel lonely and isolated."
Synonyms
drearydesolategloomy
Antonyms
brightcheerfulwarm
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'blac', meaning pale or dark.
Related word forms
adjective: bleakness
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