Greyest: meaning, definitions and examples

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greyest

 

[ หˆษกreษช.ษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

The term 'greyest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'grey', describing the color that is of the highest degree of grey. It denotes a shade that is lighter or darker than other greys in comparison. In various contexts, it can signify dullness or lack of brightness, commonly associated with overcast weather or a lack of excitement. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is boring or unremarkable.

Synonyms

bleakest, drabbest, dullest

Examples of usage

  • The sky turned the greyest shade before the storm.
  • In the painting, the greyest tones create a somber mood.
  • Her mood was the greyest it had been all week.

Translations

Translations of the word "greyest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais cinza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค—เฅเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grauest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling abu-abu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนัั–ั€ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najszary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚็ฐ่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus gris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs gris

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en gri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ํšŒ์ƒ‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฑู…ุงุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejลกedลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najลกedลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็ฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj sivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ัาฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒœแƒแƒชแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n boz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs gris

Etymology

The word 'grey' has its origins in Old English 'grวฃg', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. The concept of 'grey' as a color has been in use since the early centuries and has evolved over time. In addition to referring to the neutral tone that lies between black and white, the term has also acquired metaphorical meanings in literature and speech. The superlative form 'greyest' signifies the extreme of this color, suggesting an intensity of its quality. The color grey itself has cultural implications, often associated with neutrality, sadness, or balance, depending on context. The use of grey in various artistic and literary forms has played a significant role in how it is perceived, leading to phrases and idioms that explore its deeper meanings within society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,612, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.