terne — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bleak adj Cold, grey, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.
- drab adj Dull and lacking in colour or interest.
- dreary adj Dull, gloomy, and depressing.
- dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
- gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
- lackluster adj Lacking brilliance or intelligence.
Senses
terne is used for these senses in English:
- bleak Without color; pale; pallid.
- drab (by extension) Particularly of color: dull, uninteresting.
- drab (by extension) A dull or uninteresting appearance or situation, unremarkable.
- dreary Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
- dull Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
- gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
- gloomy Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
- lackluster Having no shine or lustre; dull.
bleak — full definition
- adj Cold, grey, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.
- adj Offering little hope; grim.
drab — full definition
- adj Dull and lacking in colour or interest.
- noun A dull brownish-yellow or grey colour, or cloth of that colour.