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greyer

ADJECTIVE

muted silver in color

Synonyms

WEAK

Dove ash ashen battleship cinereal clouded dingy drab dusky dusty granite heather iron lead leaden livid mousy neutral oyster pearly peppery powder sere shaded silvered silvery slate smoky somber stone

Example Sentences

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Chris Woakes conceded another five boundaries in a difficult three-over opening spell that cost 27 runs and, with every one one, his grey hairs looked greyer.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023

Forever captured on film and in photographs as young and fresh-faced, it’s startling to see that their hair is sparser or greyer or both.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2020

The initial earthy tones in brown, dark blue and greyer lightened to paler blues seen on suits, waistcoats and sleeveless tops, and the collection ended in light pink and gray shimmering evening wear.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2019

Our blue and green world is becoming greyer by the second.

From The Guardian • Feb. 25, 2019

"I'm getting out of here," the father said, greyer than ever now.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl