dull-white
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4.2
- adjective
- /dʌl waɪt/
- The room was dull white, illuminated in such a way as to minimize the sensation of enclosure.
Examples
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The taut muscles of Poseidon's marble torso from the west pediment stand in sharp contrast to the dull white of his plaster shoulders and back.
Academic text (2009) -
The icons certainly pop when placed on the dull white background, surrounded by so much white space.
Blog text (1) -
Other bits of high material were opaque: dull white or gray.
Fiction book (1999) -
It leeches the pigment out and it turns the water pink and it turns the feathers this dull white pinky color like that.
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The walls of the gallery were painted a dull white, creating a calm atmosphere that highlighted the artwork.
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The artist chose a dull white canvas for his painting to emphasize the vibrant colors he would later apply.
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Her dress was made from a dull white fabric that lacked any shine, perfect for the understated look she wanted.
Synonyms
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1.0
Has very light color and often looks sick or afraid
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4.4
Not lively and often weak in taste or sound
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2.1
Clothes or photos with color that is no longer bright and looks washed out
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2.8
A thing that has no strong character and few interesting features
30
1.0
Not bright or shiny with weak colour
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6.1
Dull and showing little energy
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4.2
Not bright or colorful and not lively
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4.4
A color or object that has lost brightness and looks pale
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2.3
Having a light color that is not bright
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1.6
Light in color, slightly pale like milk
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3.9
Not interesting or exciting
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4.1
A color like beige or grey that does not draw attention
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7.0
Dull and not lively, giving a sad feeling
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8.0
Faded or pale in color, not bright
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4.3
Made less strong or clear
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2.8
A white color with a little grey in it
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2.6
A pale white color with a little gray
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3.0
A pale color close to white with a slight hint of another color
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5.3
Having a dull surface that does not reflect light
Having weak color so pictures or photos look pale
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Morphology
Etymology
Dull-white simply combines dull ('not bright' or 'not shiny') and white ('the color of snow'). So, it describes a white color that looks faded or without shine, like old paint or a cloudy sky.