Drab: meaning, definitions and examples
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drab
[ dræb ]
dull
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It was a drab winter afternoon with no sunshine.
- The office walls were painted in a drab grey color.
clothing
A dull, light brown color.
Synonyms
dull brown, light brown
Examples of usage
- She wore a drab coat to match the autumn leaves.
- The curtains were a drab shade that blended with the walls.
Translations
Translations of the word "drab" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monótono
🇮🇳 नीरस
🇩🇪 eintönig
🇮🇩 membosankan
🇺🇦 нудний
🇵🇱 monotonny
🇯🇵 単調な
🇫🇷 monotone
🇪🇸 monótono
🇹🇷 tekdüze
🇰🇷 단조로운
🇸🇦 رتيب
🇨🇿 jednotvárný
🇸🇰 jednotvárny
🇨🇳 单调的
🇸🇮 enoličen
🇮🇸 einhæfur
🇰🇿 жалғызсар
🇬🇪 მონოტონური
🇦🇿 monoton
🇲🇽 monótono
Word origin
The word 'drab' originated in the late 16th century and was derived from the Old English word 'drabbe', meaning a dirty or untidy woman. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to dullness or lack of brightness. The association with the color brown also contributed to its usage in describing a specific shade. 'Drab' has been used in literature and everyday language to convey a sense of boredom, monotony, or plainness.
See also: drabness.