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May 03, 2020 Word of the Day

drab /ˈdræb/ adjective
drab
/ˈdræb/
adjective

drabber; drabbest also more drab; most drab

An office in drab colors
An office in drab colors
Definition of DRAB

: not bright or colorful : too plain or dull to be interesting

  • drab buildings/clothes/offices/rooms

  • He lives a drab life.

drably adverb

  • a drably dressed woman

drabness noun [noncount]

  • the drabness of the buildings

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