colourless
/ (ˈkʌləlɪs) /
without colour
lacking in interest: a colourless individual
grey or pallid in tone or hue
without prejudice; neutral
Derived forms of colourless
- colourlessly, adverb
- colourlessness, noun
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How to use colourless in a sentence
In its pure state it is a transparent and colourless gas, having a peculiar pungent smell, and highly soluble in water.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonBut Georgie made no reply to her cousin's taunt, she merely extended her colourless hands towards the blazing fire of logs.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsThe first theme in D flat major is very pretty, although rather colourless.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyThymol crystallizes in large colourless plates which melt at 44 and boil at 230.
In a moment of defiance and determination she sent a telegram studiously colourless.
Hilda | Sarah Jeanette Duncan
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