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- US Pronunciation
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- [drab]
- /dræb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [drab]
- /dræb/
Definitions of drably word
- adjective drably dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc. 1
- adjective drably having the color drab. 1
- noun drably dull gray; dull brownish or yellowish gray. 1
- noun drably any of several fabrics of this color, especially of thick wool or cotton. 1
- noun drably In a drab manner. 1
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Origin of drably
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Middle French drap < Late Latin drappus piece of cloth
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Drably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
drably usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for drably
adverb drably
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
See also
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