Dismal, dreary, cheerless, dispiriting, bleak, desolate are comparable when they mean devoid of all that makes for cheer or comfort. Dismal and dreary are often interchangeable.
Difference between Especially and Specially
Especially means particularly or standing apart from all the rest. The air quality in the Adirondack Mountains is especially fresh. Specially means for a specific purpose or reason. Those students were specially chosen for their artistic talents.
Difference between Bed of roses and Rose bed
bed of roses —(usually negat.) said of a pleasant, easy condition of life: Post war Hungary was no bed of roses. Political oppression permeated every facet of life…. Cf.: bed of thorns—said of a situation of anxiety and apprehension: It was a bed of thorns every hour of every day all through the making of […]
Difference between Bed head and Sleepy head
bed head—(sl.) the way one’s hair looks after sleeping on it: The only time my hair is curly is when I have a bed head. sleepy head—(coll.) a sleepy or lethargic person: I will give Laura a big hug as soon as she’s awake. She really is a sleepy head.
Dislike vs Distaste vs Aversion vs Disfavor
Dislike, distaste, aversion, disfavor mean the state of mind of one who is not drawn to or turns from or avoids a person or thing; often these terms imply the manifestation of the state of mind.
Difference between Esoteric and Exoteric
Esoteric means intended for a select few. The author’s esoteric use of language can deter the average reader. Exoteric means not intended for a particular group but anyone. Many books deal with the exoteric forms of the Egyptian mysteries.
Disinclined vs Indisposed vs Hesitant vs Reluctant vs Loath vs Averse
Disinclined, indisposed, hesitant, reluctant, loath, averse mean manifesting neither the will nor the desire to do or to have anything to do with something indicated or understood.
Difference between Escape goat and Scapegoat
Scapegoat, which is one who is blamed for another’s misdeeds, is the correct word, though escape goat is actually closer to the original meaning of the phrase. It has roots in an ancient Jewish custom that allows one of two sacrificial goats to go free, taking the sins of the people with it. This goat […]
Difference between Become history and Go down in history
become history—said of a past event, etc. that has lost its original impact or importance: Autocratic monarchy has become history now, and republicanism has become a reality. go down in history—said of an event that is notable or memorable in history: The Northern Ireland peace agreement will go down in history as an agreement that […]
Difference between Beauty sleep and Sleeping beauty
beauty sleep—an afternoon nap or rest taken to improve the appearance: I remember my grandmother always took her “beauty sleep”—heaven knows how she managed it with all she did. sleeping beauty—a business company which is a prime target for takeover because it has a high profit potential: The interesting thing with Zenith is that the […]
Difference between Eruption and Irruption
Eruption refers to a violent outburst or discharge of material. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompei in 79 AD. Irruption refers to an increase, such as in population. An irruption of winter finches from the north woods is expected.
Dishonest vs Deceitful vs Mendacious vs Lying vs Untruthful
Dishonest, deceitful, mendacious, lying, untruthful are comparable especially when applying to persons, their utterances, and their acts and meaning deficient in honesty and unworthy of trust or belief.