Definition of gray - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
colorsUS color between black and whiteUS
- The walls were painted a soft gray.
2.
appearanceUS hair that has lost color, usually from agingUS
- His hair turned gray as he aged..
3.
scienceTECH. the SI unit of absorbed radiation doseTECH.
- The patient received a dose of 2 grays.
Adjective
1.
colorUS having a color between black and whiteUS
- The sky was gray and overcast.
2.
appearanceUS having hair that is partly white often from agingUS
- His gray beard showed his wisdom.
3.
mooddull or lacking in cheerfulness
- The gray weather made everyone feel sleepy.
4.
uncertaintyUK uncertain or not clearly definedUK
- The rules were in a gray area.
Verb
1.
natureintr. US change color to gray naturallyintr. US
- The leaves began to gray as autumn approached.
2.
color alterationtr. US cause something to become graytr. US
- The artist decided to gray the background for effect.
3.
photographytr. TECH. US soften a photograph using a techniquetr. TECH. US
- The photographer grayed the image for a vintage look.
Images of gray
color between black and white 
hair that has lost color, usually from aging
Expressions with gray
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situation where what is allowed is not clear
This is a gray area in the law.
intelligence or intellectual capacity
Solving such complex problems requires a lot of gray matter..
powerful advisor or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially
He was considered the gray eminence behind the political leader's decisions..
market selling goods through unauthorized or unofficial channels
He bought the phone from a gray market.
cause someone a lot of stress or worry
These constant delays give the manager gray hair.
situation with no clear right or wrong
The ethics of the case were shades of gray.
start having hair that turns gray
As he aged, he began to get gray hair.
having hair that has turned gray
His beard was gray with age.
of a pale gray color with a slight bluish tinge
The walls were painted a soft pearl gray that complemented the modern decor..
dark, cool gray shade associated with steel
The office walls were painted steel gray for a modern look.
small North American mammal with gray fur and bushy tail
The gray squirrel scurried up the tree to escape the dog.
having a pink color mixed with gray
The walls were painted in a soft gray-pink.
somewhat black and gray in color
The walls were painted a dull blackish-gray..
having a color that is a mix of brown and gray
The cat had a brownish-gray fur.
having a soft, muted shade of gray
She wore a dove gray dress to the party.
cloudy sky that looks gray
The weather forecast predicts a gray ceiling for the entire day.
having the color gray
She wore a gray-colored sweater.
having a color that is a mix of red and gray
The walls were painted a subtle reddish-gray..
having the color of slate or granite
The stone-gray walls gave the room a modern look.
having a color that is a mix of blue and gray
The sky turned a beautiful blue-gray at dusk.
having a color that is a mix of gray and blue
The artist chose a gray-blue for the sky.
having a color that is a mix of green and gray
The leaves had a gray-green hue.
having hair that is gray or white
The gray-haired man smiled warmly.
of a color that is a mixture of gray and dark yellowish-green
The walls were painted an olive-gray that reminded her of mossy stones..
Origin of gray
Old English, grǣg (gray)
Terms with gray included in their meaning
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art
shiny gray color
colors
having a shiny gray color
color
light brownish-gray color
paint shade
muted pink with a slight gray tone, like faded petals
dark glass
having a dark or gray tint like smoke
house sparrow
small bird with brown, white, and gray feathers
color
bluish-gray in color, like flat stone used for roofs
material
made from thin gray metamorphic rock used for roofing
appearance
having hair that is light blonde with a gray tint
paint shade
dark to medium gray, often with slight blue tone, like naval ships
color
having a very dark gray color
shade name
pale to medium gray, sometimes with slight pink or blue undertone
carbon material
gray, soft carbon used in pencils, lubricants, and as a chemical form
paint swatch
pale gray shade with bluish tone and soft shiny look
technology
process of adjusting image hues so white and gray areas look neutral
colors
having the color of dull bluish-gray
figurative
good looking older man with mostly gray or white hair
color
very dark gray color
monochrome
presented in shades of gray without color
aging
turn hair white or gray with age
appearance
having a gray color or very strong, hard quality
photography
representing colors with shades of gray
color
very dark gray in color, resembling slate
grayish color
having a grayish-blue or gray color like slate
Examples of gray in a sentence
The sky turned a threatening gray before the storm. She noticed her first gray in the mirror. His beard was speckled with gray. The radiation level was measured in grays. Scientists calculated the exposure in grays. Her hair turned gray with age.
The old photograph had a gray tint. Her gray hair gave her a distinguished look. The actor's gray locks were striking on screen. The gray atmosphere in the office was palpable. His gray demeanor affected the entire team. The contract had many gray areas. Her response was in a gray zone. The moss will gray after several dry summers. Her garden ferns grayed in the winter cold. The old photograph began to gray over time. Exposure to sunlight can gray the fabric quickly. He decided to gray the photo for a dramatic effect. The editor grayed the background to highlight the subject.
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- French:gris, cendré, ...
- German:Grau, grau, ...
- Italian:grigio, canuto, ...
- Spanish:gris, plomizo, ...
- Portuguese:cinzento, grisalho, ...
- Chinese:灰色, 灰色的, ...
- Japanese:グレー, 灰色の, ...
- Arabic:رَمَادِي, شائِب, ...
- Hebrew:אָפוֹר, אַפְרוּרִי, ...
- Russian:серый, седой, ...
- Ukrainian:сірий, похмурий, ...
- Hindi:स्लेटी, सफेद, ...
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