Gray: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
gray
[ ษกreษช ]
color
Of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sky was a dull gray.
- She wore a gray sweater.
color
A color between black and white; an achromatic color of any lightness between the extremes of black and white.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He painted his room in shades of gray.
- The cat had beautiful gray fur.
British spelling
The spelling of the color 'gray' used in Britain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She preferred the British spelling of the word, 'grey.'
Translations
Translations of the word "gray" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cinza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคธเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช grau
๐ฎ๐ฉ abu-abu
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szary
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ่ฒ (ใฏใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gris
๐ช๐ธ gris
๐น๐ท gri
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ (ํ์)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู ุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกedรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ sivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ่ฒ (huฤซ sรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ siv
๐ฎ๐ธ grรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแ แแกแคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boz
๐ฒ๐ฝ gris
Etymology
The word 'gray' has its origins in the Old English word 'grวฃg,' which meant 'grey.' The word has been used to describe the color between black and white for centuries. It is a versatile color often associated with neutrality, sophistication, and elegance. In different cultures, gray can have various symbolic meanings, such as wisdom, intelligence, and formality. Gray is a popular choice in fashion, design, and art due to its ability to complement a wide range of other colors.
See also: grayscale.