gray — of a color intermediate between black and white
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of a color intermediate between black and white
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡreɪ/
Korean meaning: 검은색과 흰색 사이의 회색인
Korean pronunciation: **그**레이
Example Sentences
- My boss lives in a gray area between being helpful and being annoying.
- The weather was so gray that even my mood turned fifty shades darker.
- She chose gray curtains for a sophisticated look.
gray
ADJECTIVE//ɡreɪ//
of a color intermediate between black and white
💡 Concept
A child points at gray storm clouds filling the overcast sky
🎵 Rhyme
Through the gray, I'll find my way to a brighter day!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡreɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡreɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootgray
Origin
고대 영어 'græg'에서 유래되어 게르만어족에 뿌리를 둔 오래된 색깔 단어로, 인도유럽어족의 '빛나다'라는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
daywaysayplaystay
day
way
say
play
stay
🔗Collocations
gray area
gray matter
gray hair
gray sky
go gray
gray zone
dark gray
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My boss lives in a gray area between being helpful and being annoying.”
😄 Fun example
“The weather was so gray that even my mood turned fifty shades darker.”
“She chose gray curtains for a sophisticated look.”
“The gray morning mist made the city look mysterious.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
greyashensilverslatecharcoal
Antonyms
colorfulbrightvivid
Related
blackwhiteneutralmonochromedull
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