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greyish-brown

/ˈɡreɪ.ɪʃ ˈbraʊn/

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adjective

/ˈɡreɪ.ɪʃ ˈbraʊn/B2formal
  • ruСоставное прилагательное, описывающее цвет, представляющий собой смесь серого и коричневого, часто используемое для описания природных объектов или животных.

A compound adjective describing a color that is a mixture of grey and brown, often used to describe natural objects or animals.

  1. Color descriptionB1formal

    A color that is brown with a grayish tint; a muted, earthy shade.

    ruСеровато-коричневый

    • The bird's feathers were a dull greyish-brown.
    • The old leather sofa had faded to a greyish-brown hue.
    • The landscape was painted in shades of greyish-brown and green.

    Synonymsdrabdungray-browngrayish-browngrey-browntaupe

Forms
  • more greyish-brown comparative form
  • most greyish-brown superlative form