Drabness Meaning
/ˈdraebnəs/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe characteristic of being drab.
Sentence Examples
The loneliness and drabness of working away from people are fatal to his best effort.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the room made it feel lifeless and uninviting.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The loneliness and ____ of working away from people are fatal to his best effort.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English drab Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English drabness From drab + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The loneliness and drabness of prison life is destroying me."
— 1980 April 12, Robert Hollins, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, page 19:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the room made it feel lifeless and uninviting.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The loneliness and ____ of working away from people are fatal to his best effort.