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Meaning of gray
The primary meaning of the word "gray" is related to a color intermediate between black and white.
Etymology of gray
The word "gray" comes from Old English "græg", which is also the source of the Modern English word "gray"
The term is also related to Old Norse "grä", Old Frisian "gre", and Old High German "græg", all of which mean "gray"
The word has been used in English since Old English times to describe the color, and its usage has expanded over time to include figurative senses
Synonyms
ashen
silver
leaden
dismal
dreary
somber
murky
cloudy
misty
hazy
foggy
gloomy
dismal
drab
dull
monotonous
lackluster
pale
wan
ashy
slate
charcoal
dusky
smoky
sooty
dingy
muddy
murky
bistre
taupe
sienna
umber
sepia
neutral
beige
taupe
mushroom
moss
sage
stone
pearl
mist
fog
haze
smog
cloud
murk
gloom
dusk
dawn
shadow
shade
tone
tint
hue
color
pigment
dye
Definitions
- A color intermediate between black and white
- Lacking in interest or excitement
- Having a color intermediate between black and white, or having a neutral, balanced, or mixed quality
- Relating to or denoting a neutral or intermediate position, quality, or condition
Usage Examples
- The gray stone walls of the castle stood for centuries
- She wore a gray suit to the job interview to make a professional impression
- The gray area between right and wrong is often difficult to navigate
- The gray skies wept tears of rain all day
Antonyms
vibrant
colorful
bright
vivid
radiant
luminous
resplendent
dazzling
brilliant
bold
rich
warm
golden
sunny
cheerful
lively
dynamic
energetic
kaleidoscopic
multicolored
polychromatic
variegated
iridescent
shimmering
glowing
sparkling
shining
luminous
incandescent
fiery
blazing
scarlet
crimson
ruby
vermilion