Pronunciation: /səbˈfʌsk/
noun academic dress characterized by a dark suit, white shirt, and black robe
A1 I wore my subfusc outfit to the formal event.
A2 The students were required to wear subfusc for their exams.
B1 The university had strict rules about wearing subfusc during examinations.
B2 The tradition of wearing subfusc dates back to the 16th century in Oxford.
C1 The subfusc attire included a dark suit, white shirt, and black gown.
C2 The subfusc dress code was strictly enforced at the prestigious event.
adjective dark or dull in color
A1 The subfusc room was decorated with simple furniture.
A2 She wore a subfusc dress to the formal event.
B1 The professor's subfusc writing style made the textbook difficult to understand.
B2 The painting's subfusc colors added a sense of mystery to the artwork.
C1 The novel's subfusc tone reflected the author's pessimistic view of the world.
C2 The subfusc atmosphere of the old library created a sense of reverence among the students.
formal The students wore subfusc attire for the formal event.
informal I need to find my subfusc outfit for the party.
slang She looked subfusc in her dark clothing.
figurative His mood was subfusc, reflecting his somber thoughts.
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