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dull vs drab

drab vs dull

dull is not a noun while drab is a noun.

dull and drab both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but drab is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
drab Yes Yes No No
dull (noun) drab (noun)
a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
dull (adjective) drab (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point of a light brownish green color
emitting or reflecting very little light lacking brightness or color; dull
lacking in liveliness or animation causing dejection
not keenly felt lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
dull (verb) drab (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make less lively or vigorous
become less interesting or attractive
make dull in appearance
make dull or blunt
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
Difference between dull and drab

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