drab Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /dræb/
Part of speech: noun
Definitions of drab
- 1. a dull or dreary appearance.
Example:
The drab of the landscape made the hike less enjoyable.
- 2. lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.
Example:
She wore a drab dress that blended into the background.
- 3. to make dull or dreary.
Example:
The constant rain drabbed the festive atmosphere.
Synonyms for drab
Antonyms for drab
Etymology
The word 'drab' originates from the Middle English 'drabbe', which referred to a type of coarse cloth, and later came to describe dull colors.
Examples of drab in a Sentence
The room was painted in drab colors that made it feel lifeless.
His drab personality made it hard for him to make friends.
They decided to add some color to their drab garden with bright flowers.
Phrases Using drab
- drab and dreary
- referring to something that is dull and uninteresting.
- drab life
- a life that is monotonous and lacking excitement.
- drab colors
- colors that are dull and not bright or lively.
Word Forms
- past Tense
- drabbed
- present Participle
- drabbing
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- neutral
- frequency
- common