drab

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking in color or excitement; dreary and uninteresting.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drab
grab , tab , rab , lab

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Variants

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drab , drabs , drabbed , drabbing , drabber , drabbest , drably , drabness , drabnesses , olive drab , olive drabs

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'grey' or 'drab-colored', from Old English drēag.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'drab' is also used in the military to describe the standard-issue uniforms that soldiers wear.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Dementors, dark creatures that feed on happiness and positivity, are often described as drab and unappealing.

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Related Concepts

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1. dreary: A synonym for drab, meaning lacking in interest or excitement.

2. monotone: A term used to describe a lack of variation in color, tone, or emotion, which can be associated with the meaning of drab.

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Culture

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The term 'drab' has been used in various literary works to describe characters or settings that are dull, uninspired, or lacking in vibrancy. In art, drab colors are often used to convey a sense of melancholy or monotony.

How to Memorize "drab"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grey, dull, and uninspiring landscape to visualize the meaning of drab.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word drab with grey, dull, and uninspiring things to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word drab with the acronym DREARY, which stands for Dull, Restless, Exhausted, Anxious, and Repeatedly Bored.

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