DEPRESSING
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of DEPRESSING
To press down.
"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."
To make depressed, sad or bored.
"Winter depresses me."
To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.
"Lower productivity will eventually depress wages."
Causing depression or sadness.
"The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off."
Causing a reduction in economic activity.
"The policy may have a depressing effect on some branches of industry."
Examples of DEPRESSING in a Sentence
- "Depress the upper lever to start the machine."
- "Winter depresses me."
- "Lower productivity will eventually depress wages."
- "The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off."
Word Details
Is DEPRESSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPRESSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPRESSING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPRESSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | r | e | s | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPRESSING
100 words from the letters in DEPRESSING
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How to Use DEPRESSING in Word Games
DEPRESSING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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