Drabber: meaning, definitions and examples
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drabber
[ ˈdræbər ]
color, appearance
Drabber refers to something that is dull or lacking in brightness or vividness. It is often used to describe colors or designs that are understated and less vibrant than others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The room was painted in drabber shades of beige.
- Her drabber outfit made her blend into the crowd.
- He preferred drabber colors for his artwork.
- The sky turned drabber as the sun began to set.
Translations
Translations of the word "drabber" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monótono
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय
🇩🇪 farblos
🇮🇩 monoton
🇺🇦 нудний
🇵🇱 monotonny
🇯🇵 地味な
🇫🇷 terne
🇪🇸 monótono
🇹🇷 tekdüze
🇰🇷 단조로운
🇸🇦 ممل
🇨🇿 monotonní
🇸🇰 monotónny
🇨🇳 单调的
🇸🇮 monotono
🇮🇸 einfaldur
🇰🇿 монотонды
🇬🇪 მონოტონური
🇦🇿 monoton
🇲🇽 monótono
Etymology
The word 'drabber' likely originates from the Middle English term 'drab', which referred to a type of coarse, dull fabric, often brownish in color. Over time, 'drab' evolved to describe anything lacking liveliness or brightness. The addition of the suffix '-er' denotes a comparative form, indicating a more pronounced lack of color or vitality. This evolution in usage reflects broader patterns in the English language, where words and their meanings shift over time, often linked to social and cultural changes. The term came to symbolize not just the physical appearance of objects but also a more figurative sense of monotony or lack of excitement.