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dreary vs drab

drab vs dreary

dreary is not a noun while drab is a noun.

dreary and drab both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dreary No Yes No No
drab Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, dreary and drab are synonyms defined as:
  • dreary and drab: causing dejection
Other synonyms of dreary include blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, drear, gloomy, grim, sorry.
As adjectives, dreary and drab are synonyms defined as:
  • dreary and drab: lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
dreary (noun) drab (noun)
a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
dreary (adjective) drab (adjective)
causing dejection of a light brownish green color
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise lacking brightness or color; dull
causing dejection
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
Difference between dreary and drab

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