gray color; gloomy; shady
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
gray; grey; ash color
Refers to the neutral color between black and white.
I like gray coats because they go with everything.
The sky turned gray; it looks like it's going to rain.
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This shade of gray is very elegant and subtle, suitable for bedroom decoration.
adjective
gloomy; pessimistic; decadent; gray
literaryMetaphorical usage describing a negative psychological state or atmosphere. Often used attributively before nouns like 心情, 作品.
He has been in a very gray mood lately, always sulking.
This is a gray film that leaves viewers feeling very depressed after watching it.
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Don't always view this world through gray-tinted glasses.
adjective
shady; gray; irregular; unofficial
neutralDescribes activities, income, or markets that exist in a legal or moral gray area, neither completely legal nor explicitly illegal.
He is doing some work with gray income; although the pay is high, it's unstable.
This is a gray market that lacks effective supervision.
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The law has many controversies in this gray area.