drab
adjective
dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
drably
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a word derived from
drab.
Example Sentences
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The opera opens in the real world, as drably attired villagers assemble marigold- and candle-festooned Day of the Dead altars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
What some of these drably plumaged species lack in color and plumage contrast, they make up for in personality.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2025
It doesn’t help that Smith keeps the horror elements to a minimum, or that the picture is so drably colored and dimly lit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
Long before Volvo gained renown for making drably reliable, tank-like luxury vehicles for prosperous Vermonters, it established its high-performance bona fides.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
The drably ancient and moth-eaten story with which every unsuccessful gambler seeks to establish an alibi.
From The Heart of the Range by William Patterson White
