Etymology From Middle English dredy, equivalent to dread + -y.
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Characterised by dread.
A moaning river swelling as it flowed, Whose tide our course to dreadier regions showed.1882, Henry Iliowizi, Sol: An Epic Poem, page 192:
Older people, however, and especially those who have what may be called a “dready” disposition, do not call their muscle discomfort soreness and tenderness; they speak of pains and aches.1920, James Joseph Walsh, Religion and Health, page 244:
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[…] to this place, where instead of plenty they found want in its last degree, instead of promised fields, a dready wilderness; […]1999, Bernard Romans, A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida, page 179:
I was even loyal to the dreadiest enemy.2021, Sumit Suprabhat Behera, Nila Saila, page 27:
According to H. the dreadiest hippies have turned into dressed up ragers and the "kindest" hippie men are mad on sex, passion and illusions.1996, Amber Gayle, My Evil Twin Sister Number 2: Hometown Interstate-5, page 14: