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grayed

 

[ ษกreษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

color change

Grayed refers to the process of turning something gray or losing its original color and vibrancy. This can occur naturally over time or as a result of exposure to certain elements. The term is often used in contexts related to art, design, or even the aging of materials. In some cases, graying can also refer to the act of making something less intense or vibrant in terms of emotion or effect.

Synonyms

bleached, dull, faded, washed-out

Examples of usage

  • The once vibrant mural had grayed with age.
  • She felt her excitement grayed as the deadline approached.
  • His hair began to gray after years of stress.
  • The colors of the fabric grayed due to prolonged sun exposure.

Translations

Translations of the word "grayed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abu-abu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gris

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกedรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ siv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gris

Etymology

The word 'grayed' is derived from the Old English term 'grวฃg,' which means gray or grayish. It has its roots in Proto-Germanic 'graiwaz,' which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as Dutch 'grijs' and German 'grau.' The concept of 'graying' has evolved to encompass both literal and figurative meanings in modern English. Initially associated primarily with color, particularly describing aging or the fading of materials, the use of 'grayed' has expanded to include emotional and metaphorical contexts as well. Over time, as language often does, the term incorporates nuances that reflect societal changes and perceptions, emphasizing not only the physical transformation of objects but also the psychological elements tied to aging, experience, and loss of vitality.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,956 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.