Top synonyms for “drab”: blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, drear, dreary, gloomy, and 14 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
- (adjective)causing dejection“a blue day”
- (adjective)of a light brownish green color
- (adjective)lacking brightness or color; dull“drab faded curtains”
- (adjective)lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise“her drab personality”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "drab"?
Common synonyms for "drab" include blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, drear. Our thesaurus lists 22 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "drab" mean?
a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
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