Pronunciation: /dʌn/
noun a dull grayish-brown color
A1 I saw a dun horse in the field.
A2 The dun color of the sand blended in with the rocks.
B1 The dun of the landscape was calming and peaceful.
B2 The dun of the old barn gave it a rustic charm.
C1 The artist used various shades of dun to create a realistic portrait.
C2 The dun of the fabric was perfect for the upholstery in the living room.
verb to press or importune for payment
A1 I dun like spicy food.
A2 She dun want to go to the party.
B1 He dun know how to fix the car.
B2 They dun realize the importance of time management.
C1 The company dun consider the environmental impact of their actions.
C2 The government dun take immediate action to address the crisis.
adjective dull grayish-brown in color
A1 The dun colored cat slept peacefully in the sun.
A2 The dun walls of the old castle were covered in ivy.
B1 She wore a dun sweater to stay warm in the chilly weather.
B2 The dun landscape stretched out before us, barren and desolate.
C1 The artist used a palette of dun tones to create a sense of melancholy in the painting.
C2 The dun clouds hung low in the sky, threatening rain.
formal The sky turned a deep dun color as the storm approached.
informal I can't believe how dun the clouds look today.
slang Those dun clouds are a sign that it's going to rain soon.
figurative Her mood was as dun as the overcast sky.
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