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Adjectives commonly used to describe "drab" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(n)
The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
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(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
(adv)
To a greater degree or extent.
(adj)
Light in color.
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
Small in size.
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
Of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown.
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
To a smaller extent or degree.
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.
Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.
Somewhat gray.
Somewhat yellow in colour.
With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
Somewhat green in color.
Simple, unaltered.
Drunk, in the state of intoxication after having drunk an alcoholic beverage.
(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
(countable and uncountable) A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.
The color of grass and leaves; a primary additive color midway between yellow and blue which is evoked by light between roughly 495–570 nm.
Of the colour of red wine.
A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group, company, prison inmates, etc.
Having a tint or hue similar to the colour blue.
Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
Of a blue hue.
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
Having a breast, or breasts.
A beige colour.
Excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment.
Most commonly occurring; typical.
Having no variations in height.
Shabby, squalid, uncared-for.
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
Somewhat red.
Not drunk; not intoxicated.
Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable.
Extremely; remarkably.
Somewhat pink.
Alternative spelling of grayish. [Somewhat gray.]
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
Without luster, dull, not shiny, flat or matte finished.
Having no worth or use; without value.
Dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
Somewhat purple in colour/color.
(by extension) A dull or uninteresting appearance or situation, unremarkable.
A believer of the Quaker faith and a member of the Society of Friends, known for their pacifist views.
Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
Somewhat white, pale or almost white.
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.
To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
Resembling silver in color, shiny white.
(slang) drunk
Extremely or shockingly ugly.
Violent, destructive and cruel.
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
(not comparable) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
Frequently ill or in poor health; weakly.
A colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta.
US standard spelling of colourless. [Having little or no colour.]
One who longs or yearns for something.
Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.