φαιός — meaning in English

English meaning

• dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
• gray adj Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.

Senses

φαιός is used for these senses in English:

• dull Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
• gray Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.

dull — full definition

1. adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
2. adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
3. adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
4. adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
5. verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.

gray — full definition

1. adj Having a color between black and white, like the color of clouds or ash.
2. adj Dull, dreary, or gloomy.
3. verb To become gray, especially of hair.

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