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- [drab]
- /dræb/
- /ˈdræb.nəs/
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- [drab]
- /dræb/
Definitions of drabness word
- adjective drabness dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc. 1
- adjective drabness having the color drab. 1
- noun drabness dull gray; dull brownish or yellowish gray. 1
- noun drabness any of several fabrics of this color, especially of thick wool or cotton. 1
- noun drabness The characteristic of being drab. 1
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Origin of drabness
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Middle French drap < Late Latin drappus piece of cloth
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Parts of speech for Drabness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drabness 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
drabness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drabness
noun drabness
- insipidness — without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid: an insipid personality.
- dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
- jejune — without interest or significance; dull; insipid: a jejune novel.
- blandness — pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.
- flatness — horizontally level: a flat roof.
Antonyms for drabness
noun drabness
- splendour — brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
- splendor — brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
- glamour — the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks.
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