subfusc

adjective
UK: /sʌbˈfʌsk/
US: /sʌbˈfʌsk/

  1. Of a dark, dull, or dusky colour; drab.

    1. The school uniform was a rather subfusc gray.
    2. The office attire code dictates fairly subfusc colours and styles.

Synonyms

muted somber understated dull drab
subfusc noun

  1. Clothing of a dark, subdued colour, worn especially in universities.

    1. He donned his subfusc before the exam.
    2. The student body adheres strictly to the subfusc dress code for formal occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "subfusc" is /sʌbˈfʌsk/ in British English and /sʌbˈfʌsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subfusc": muted, somber, understated, dull, drab.

Example usage of "subfusc": "The school uniform was a rather subfusc gray.". More examples on the page.