drab
phonetic symbol: / drǽb /
drab - English Dictionary
[ noun ]
■ a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
→
olive drab
[ adjective satellite ]
■ causing dejection
→
blue
,
dark
,
dingy
,
disconsolate
,
dismal
,
drear
,
dreary
,
gloomy
,
grim
,
sorry
[ adjective satellite ]
■ of a light brownish green color
→
olive-drab
[ adjective satellite ]
■ lacking brightness or color
■ dull
e.g.)
・drab faded curtains
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sober
,
somber
,
sombre
[ adjective satellite ]
■ lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
e.g.)
・her drab personality
・life was drab compared with the more exciting life style overseas
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dreary
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