1. dull, depressing, and uninviting environment or landscape that lacks color, brightness, or cheerfulness
The dreary surroundings of the industrial town made it difficult for residents to feel happy.
Os arredores monótonos da cidade industrial tornavam difícil para os residentes se sentirem felizes.
2. gloomy or bleak physical environment that evokes feelings of sadness or discouragement
She felt oppressed by the dreary surroundings of her apartment building.
Ela se sentia oprimida pelos arredores deprimente do seu edifício de apartamentos.