gray Synonyms
Another word for gray
• adjective (Context 1)
Of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or lead.
"She wore a warm grey sweater over her collared shirt."
• noun (Context 2)
An achromatic color intermediate between black and white, having no saturation or hue.
"The artist used subtle shades of grey to capture the winter fog."
• adjective (Context 3)
Cloudy, overcast, or dim, lacking bright sunlight.
"The hikers set out early on a cold, grey November morning."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having hair that has turned gray or white, especially as a natural sign of aging.
"The professor had grown grey after decades of teaching at the university."
• adjective (Context 5)
Ambiguous, indeterminate, or not clearly falling into an established category or rule.
"The new digital privacy regulations leave several grey areas for small businesses."
• verb (Context 6)
To become or cause to become gray in color, especially of hair turning gray with age.
"His dark hair began to grey at the temples in his late thirties."
• adjective (Context 7)
Lacking cheer, interest, or distinctive character; dull and monotonous.
"He longed to escape the grey routine of his clerical job."
• noun (Context 8)
A horse of a gray or whitish coat color.
"The rider mounted a dappled grey before the equestrian competition began."
Opposites of gray
The opposite of gray shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: