Gray

/ɡɹˈe‌ɪ/

/ˈɡɹeɪ/

grey

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "gray"

gray

ΕΠΊΘΕΤΟ

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Example

My grandmother 's hair is gray.

She used a gray pencil to sketch out her drawing.

The cat 's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes.

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

gray-haired

gray-headed

grizzly

hoar

hoary

Example

The gray man offered wise advice, his hair a testament to his years of experience.

The gray gentleman spoke with the wisdom that his years had brought him.

The novelist 's protagonist was a gray figure, reflecting a lifetime of stories and experiences.

not positioned at either extreme of a spectrum

neutral

Example

The situation was gray, with elements of uncertainty and complexity that defied simple categorization.

His role in the project was gray, involving elements of both leadership and support without a clear boundary.

The policy was seen as a gray compromise, balancing interests from both sides of the debate.

referring to an economic situation or sector that is ambiguous, informal, or not fully regulated

pertaining to the elderly population as a group, often used to describe their influence, issues, or demographic characteristics

aged

elderly

old

senior

lacking in vividness or cheerfulness

bland

boring

deadening

drab

dreary

referring to a region or area characterized by a diverse population with multiple ethnic backgrounds, often blending various cultural influences

cosmopolitan

mixed

multicultural

multiracial

(of a face) lacking color, often due to illness, shock, or exhaustion

ashen

blanched

bloodless

livid

pale

having a sky covered in clouds, creating a dull atmosphere

cloud-covered

clouded

cloudy

dull

gloomy

Gray

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

a neutral color between black and white, characterized by its lack of vividness, often associated with shades of neutrality and subtlety

Example

The gray of the morning sky signaled a day of potential rain and gloom.

The artist used various shades of gray to create depth and contrast in the painting.

The storm clouds rolled in, casting a dark gray over the landscape and signaling the approach of heavy rain.

clothing items that are of a gray color

Example

The boutique showcased a variety of grays, from light ash to deep charcoal, in their latest collection.

She wore a sleek gray to the office, blending professionalism with a touch of modern style.

The store ’s new collection included several stylish grays, perfect for the fall season.

a horse with a coat that is light gray or nearly white

Example

She admired the elegant gray, which stood out among the other horses in the paddock.

His favorite horse, a beautiful gray, had been with him for many years and was well-trained.

The stallion was a majestic gray, its coat shimmering under the sunlight.

a unit for measuring the amount of radiation energy absorbed by a material, equal to one joule per kilogram

Example

The radiation dose was reported as 0.2 gray.

Safety guidelines specify limits in grays to protect workers from radiation.

Doctors use grays to determine how much radiation a patient has received.

hair that has turned gray or white, often as a result of aging

to gray

ΡΉΜΑ

to cause something to change to a gray color

Transitive

Example

The harsh winter weather grayed the once bright paint on the house.

The long-term exposure to the sun had grayed the fabric of the outdoor furniture.

Years of wear and tear grayed the leather of the old armchair.

to change to a gray color or to grow gray naturally over time

Intransitive

Example

The fabric will eventually gray after years of exposure to the sun.

The old photograph had grayed over the decades, losing its original brightness.

The once vibrant colors of the mural started to gray with age.

to grow old, often referring to hair becoming gray

age

Παράδειγμα

My grandmother's hair is gray.

She used a gray pencil to sketch out her drawing.

The cat's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes.

The clouds in the sky were gray and looked like they could rain.

We saw a gray elephant walking through the road.

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gray mare is the better horse

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