Definition of drab

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • drab is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • drab is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • drab is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of drab


  • a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. olive drab
  • lacking brightness or color; dull (adjective)

    Examples

    1. drab faded curtains

    Synonyms

    1. sober
    2. somber
    3. sombre
  • causing dejection (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. blue
    2. dark
    3. dingy
    4. disconsolate
    5. dismal
    6. drear
    7. dreary
    8. gloomy
    9. grim
    10. sorry
  • of a light brownish green color (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. olive-drab
  • lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise (adjective)

    Examples

    1. her drab personality
    2. life was drab compared with the more exciting life style overseas

    Synonyms

    1. dreary

See definition of drab in Merriam Webster