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单词 beige
释义

beige

1 of 2

noun

ˈbāzh How to pronounce beige (audio)
1
: cloth made of natural undyed wool
2
a
: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
b
: a pale to grayish yellow
beigy
ˈbā-zhē How to pronounce beige (audio)
adjective

beige

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige
a beige skirt
2
: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

Synonyms

Adjective

  • characterless
  • faceless
  • featureless
  • indistinctive
  • neutral
  • noncommittal
  • nondescript
  • vanilla
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Example Sentences

Adjective some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Photos of the suspect show a man wearing a bright orange jacket, a large beige — possibly straw — hat, dark pants, gloves, and a dark bag. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 Clad in a black leather jacket and marled light beige cropped T-shirt, Bieber took a mirror selfie video, zooming in on her slick, nude pink-brown pout. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 The bar has all the charm of an airport lounge, and even the patio looks onto a big beige Hyatt across the street. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 The exterior went from its original beige to Sherwin Williams’ Iron Ore with Grizzle Grey accents. San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022 The Deal: Kosas is offering a free full-size Vegas Weightless Lipstick (a lovely warm beige pictured above) with every purchase of $60 or more on kosas.com, while supplies last. Sarah Han, Allure, 29 July 2022 Moreover, hidden within the beige are depictions of success and fulfilment. CNN, 7 July 2022 For this Brooklyn townhouse, designer Delia Kenza had only one rule: no beige. Alyssa Bird, ELLE Decor, 18 May 2022 Magic Brownie's comes with a true beige and warmer chocolate shade to warm it up or cool it down, and Angel Rave's comes with a bright blue and vivid pink, for the same effect. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 17 May 2022
Adjective
During the outing yesterday, the newlyweds coordinated in breezy beige looks. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2022 The researchers found that the bright yellow preen oil produced by baby starlings eventually pales to a light beige by adulthood. Sam Zlotnik, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Aug. 2022 Danny and the staff painted the store a cheerful yellow, though the landlord repainted it in beige to match the rest of the building. Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 For a stateside paint color match, try a light gray-beige like Farrow & Ball's Drop Cloth or Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter. Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2022 This shade comes in sizes from 6 x 6 feet to 24 x 24 feet, with a range of color options, from beige to sky blue. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 18 June 2022 According to one witness, a third vehicle — described as being beige or cream-colored — may have also been involved. Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Most of the ones at the Phillips are in shades of white, beige or rose; two are dusty black. Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022 In the photo, Paris wore a sleeveless floral knee-length beige dress, leaving the tattoos on her arms on display. Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French baige, noun derivative of Old French bege "uncolored, having the color of natural wool," of uncertain origin

Adjective

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh How to pronounce beige (audio)
: a yellowish brown

beige

adjective

as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • boring
  • neutral
  • vanilla
  • nondescript
  • featureless
  • dull
  • characterless
  • drab
  • faceless
  • noncommittal
  • tiring
  • dry
  • pedestrian
  • indistinctive
  • monotonous
  • tame
  • flat
  • uninteresting
  • dreary
  • stodgy
  • humdrum
  • leaden
  • tiresome
  • tedious
  • weary
  • stuffy
  • wearisome
  • wearying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • showy
  • dramatic
  • flamboyant
  • striking
  • bold
  • splashy
  • catchy
  • emphatic
  • eye-catching
  • arresting
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