rather grey

Frequency: 6.59.8 per million words

indicates a moderate degree, used for colour or hair

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Examples (10)

  • His hair has started to go rather grey around the edges.
  • The sky is looking rather grey this morning; I expect it will rain.
  • The colour of the sofa was a rather grey beige, which was disappointing.
  • The new office block is a rather grey and uninspiring building.
  • After the factory closed, the town's future seemed rather grey.
  • I remember my grandfather's beard being rather grey, not fully white.
  • The sea looks rather grey and cold under the cloudy sky.
  • I'm worried this shade of white will look rather grey on a cloudy day.
  • The old cat's fur is becoming rather grey around her muzzle.
  • The wash had left his once-white shirts looking rather grey and dull.