drab

• Qualifie quelque chose de terne, sans éclat, sans couleur ni intérêt, ou d'ennuyeux et morne.

Describes something that is dull, lacking brightness, color, or interest.

1. Lacking brightness or colorB1formal

   Dull, boring, and lacking in color or interest.

   terne, sans éclat

   • The room was painted a drab shade of gray.
   • She wore a drab, colorless dress to the party.
   • The landscape looked drab and lifeless under the overcast sky.

   Synonymesblandcolorlessdingydrearydullgreysomber

   Antonymesbrightcheerfulcolorfulgaudygayshowyvivid

2. Uninteresting or monotonousB2informal

   Lacking excitement, variety, or appeal.

   terne, monotone

   • His life felt drab and repetitive after retirement.
   • The lecture was so drab that half the audience fell asleep.
   • She found the office environment drab and uninspiring.

   Synonymesboringcolorlessdrearydullflathumdrummonotonoustediousuninterestingvapid

   Antonymesanimatedcolorfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelystimulatingvibrant

• Nom désignant une qualité ennuyeuse, monotone ou sans intérêt, souvent liée à un manque de couleur, d'éclat ou d'excitation.

A noun referring to a dull, uninteresting, or monotonous quality, often associated with a lack of color, brightness, or excitement.

indénombrable

1. Dull brownish colorB2formal

   A dull, light brown color, often used to describe fabric or paint.

   Couleur brun terne

   • The walls were painted in a drab that made the room feel gloomy.
   • She chose a drab for the curtains to match the rustic decor.
   • The uniform was made of a heavy drab material.

   Synonymesdunkhakimudtaupe

2. Dull or monotonous thingB2informal

   Something that is uninteresting, monotonous, or lacking in color or excitement.

   Chose terne ou monotone

   • The party was a drab, with no music or decorations.
   • His speech was a drab of statistics and boring facts.
   • The movie was a drab from start to finish.

   Synonymesboredraghumdrummonotonyyawn

   Antonymesexcitementinterest