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dull-white

/ˌdʌl ˈwaɪt/

Traduction: Qualifie un blanc manquant d'éclat, de brillance ou de saturation ; un blanc terne, plat ou sans vie.

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adjective

/ˌdʌl ˈwaɪt/C1formal
  • frQualifie un blanc manquant d'éclat, de brillance ou de saturation ; un blanc terne, plat ou sans vie.

Describes a shade of white that is lacking in brightness, luster, or vibrancy; a muted, flat, or lifeless white.

  1. Pale and lacking brightnessB2formal

    A shade of white that is not bright or shiny; muted and somewhat grayish.

    frblanc terne

    • The walls were painted a dull-white, giving the room a calm atmosphere.
    • She wore a dull-white dress that seemed almost gray in the dim light.
    • The clouds were a dull-white, threatening rain.

    Synonymesgrayish-whiteoff-white