Drably: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
drably
[ หdrรฆbli ]
manner of appearance
Drably describes something that is lacking brightness, cheerfulness, or liveliness. It suggests a muted or dull quality in presentation, whether referring to colors, clothing, or overall aesthetics. When something is said to be done drably, it conveys a sense of unexciting or monotonous execution that may lead to a feeling of dreariness.
Synonyms
bleakly, drily, dully, grimly.
Examples of usage
- She dressed drably for the event.
- The room was decorated drably, with gray walls and minimal decor.
- He spoke drably, failing to engage his audience.
- The weather was drably gray all week, making everyone feel down.
- Their drably designed flyer went unnoticed among the colorful ads.
Translations
Translations of the word "drably" in other languages:
๐ต๐น monรณtono
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช trist
๐ฎ๐ฉ suram
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพั ะผััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ponuro
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๅณใซ
๐ซ๐ท terne
๐ช๐ธ soso
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์น์นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฆูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ nudnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nudnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ้ทๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ siv
๐ฎ๐ธ daufur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boล
๐ฒ๐ฝ soso
Etymology
The word 'drably' has its roots in the adjective 'drab', which emerged in the late 16th century, originally referring to a kind of cloth with dull colors. The term 'drab' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'drabbe', which described a sort of dirty or piglike color. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify anything characterized by a lack of brightness, interest, or liveliness. The adverbial form 'drably' developed later, reflecting the attributes of its adjective counterpart. This transition highlights the cultural shift in language where descriptors adapted from physical appearances have come to symbolize emotional states and atmospheres, allowing the word to be applied in a broader sense to expressions of life, fashion, and environment.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,591, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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