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drab

/dræb/

2 verbetes

adjective

B2formalcommon/dræb/

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

ruОписывает что-то тусклое, лишённое яркости, цвета или интереса.esDescribe algo apagado, sin brillo, color ni interés; monótono y sin atractivo, a menudo en referencia a colores, ropa o entornos que resultan aburridos o deprimentes.frQualifie quelque chose de terne, sans éclat, sans couleur ni intérêt, ou d'ennuyeux et morne.deBeschreibt etwas, das matt, farblos oder reizlos ist und keine Lebendigkeit oder Attraktivität besitzt.ptDescreve algo sem brilho, cor ou interesse; monótono, sem atrativos e desanimador.zh形容某物暗淡、缺乏色彩、亮度或趣味,显得单调乏味。arيصف شيئًا باهتًا أو خاليًا من البهجة والحيوية أو مملًا ورتيبًا لا يثير الاهتمام.

  1. Lacking brightness or color B1 formal

    Dull, boring, and lacking in color or interest.

    • 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.

    ruТусклыйesFalta de brillo o color, monótonofrterne, sans éclatdeFarblos, eintönigptSem graçazh单调的arباهت

    Sinônimos: blandcolorlessdingydrearydullgreysomber

    Antônimos: brightcheerfulcolorfulgaudygayshowyvivid

  2. Uninteresting or monotonous B2 informal

    Lacking excitement, variety, or appeal.

    • 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.

    ruСкучныйesmonótono, sin interésfrterne, monotonedeLangweiligptMonótonozh单调乏味的arممل

    Sinônimos: boringcolorlessdrearydullflathumdrummonotonoustediousuninterestingvapid

    Antônimos: animatedcolorfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelystimulatingvibrant

  • drabber comparative form
  • drabbest superlative form

noun

B2formalcommon/dræb/

incontável

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее скучное, неинтересное или однообразное качество, часто связанное с отсутствием цвета, яркости или волнения.esSustantivo que designa una cualidad aburrida, monótona o sin interés, a menudo asociada con la falta de color, brillo o emoción.frNom désignant une qualité ennuyeuse, monotone ou sans intérêt, souvent liée à un manque de couleur, d'éclat ou d'excitation.deSubstantiv, das eine langweilige, uninteressante oder eintönige Eigenschaft bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit fehlender Farbe, Lebendigkeit oder Abwechslung.ptSubstantivo que designa uma qualidade monótona, sem graça ou sem variedade, frequentemente associada à falta de cor, brilho ou emoção.zh名词,指单调、乏味、无趣或缺乏色彩与变化的性质或状态。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة من الرتابة والملل وعدم التنوع، وغالبًا ما يرتبط بغياب اللون أو البهجة أو الإثارة.

  1. Dull brownish color B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruТусклый коричневатый цветesColor pardo apagadofrCouleur brun ternedeDumpfes bräunliches GrauptMarrom claro opacozh暗淡的棕色arلون بني باهت

    Sinônimos: dunkhakimudtaupe

  2. Dull or monotonous thing B2 informal

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

    • 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.

    ruСкукаesAlgo monótono y sin colorfrChose terne ou monotonedeLangweiliges, EintönigesptMonotoniazh单调乏味的事物arالرتابة

    Sinônimos: boredraghumdrummonotonyyawn

    Antônimos: excitementinterest

  • drabs plural form
  • drabs' possessive plural form
  • drab's possessive singular form