bleak
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Adj — Cold, grey, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.
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Etymology
From Old English "blāc," meaning pale, related to Old Norse "bleikr" — the same root that gave us "bleach."
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What does “bleak” mean?
The word “bleak” means cold, grey, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene. In plain terms, cold and cheerless, whether describing weather, landscape, or a hopeless situation.
How do you pronounce “bleak”?
“Bleak” is pronounced bleek (/bliːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bleak” in a sentence?
Here is “bleak” used in a sentence: “The moor looked bleak under the winter sky.”
What part of speech is “bleak”?
“Bleak” is an adjective.
Where does the word “bleak” come from?
The word “bleak” comes from Old English. From Old English "blāc," meaning pale, related to Old Norse "bleikr" — the same root that gave us "bleach.".
Is “bleak” a common word?
“Bleak” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bleak” have?
“Bleak” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cold, grey, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.