Pronunciation: /dræb/
noun a dull, uninteresting color or appearance
A1 I don't like wearing drab colors.
A2 The room was decorated in drab shades of grey.
B1 The office furniture looked old and drab.
B2 The drab atmosphere of the city made me feel gloomy.
C1 The drabness of the building's exterior was a stark contrast to its vibrant interior.
C2 Despite the drab weather, the landscape still had a certain beauty to it.
adjective lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
A1 The room was drab with plain white walls and no decorations.
A2 She wore a drab grey sweater to the party, blending in with the crowd.
B1 The office decor was drab, lacking any color or personality.
B2 The movie set was intentionally designed to look drab and dull to set the mood.
C1 The artist used a drab color palette to evoke a sense of melancholy in the painting.
C2 The hotel room had a drab atmosphere, with outdated furniture and dim lighting.
formal The office decor was quite drab, with neutral colors and minimal decoration.
informal I'm tired of wearing drab colors every day, I need to add some more color to my wardrobe.
slang That party was so drab, there was no music or energy at all.
figurative Her personality used to be so vibrant, but lately it seems a bit drab.
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