Greyer Meaning in English
word · lemma: grey
ˈɡɹeɪ
GRAY-er
ɡɹˈeɪɐ
GRAY-uh
Definition
'Greyer' is the comparative form of 'grey', meaning more grey in color or appearance.
Usage & Nuances
'Greyer' is used mostly for color comparisons, appearance (such as hair or weather), and sometimes metaphorically for mood or atmosphere. It is a chiefly British spelling; the American spelling is 'grayer'. Use 'greyer than' to compare two things.
Spanish: más grisPortuguese (BR): mais cinzaPortuguese (PT): mais cinzentoChinese (Simplified): 更灰Chinese (Traditional): 更灰Hindi: और धूसरArabic: أكثر رماديةBengali: আরও খয়েরি - আরও ধূসরRussian: более серыйJapanese: より灰色Vietnamese: xám hơnKorean: 더 회색Turkish: daha griUrdu: اور زیادہ سرمئیIndonesian: lebih abu-abu
Example Sentences
Her hair is greyer than it was last year.
basic
The sky looks greyer today than yesterday.
basic
His beard is getting greyer every year.
basic
Winter always makes the city feel a bit greyer.
natural
The old dog’s face looked even greyer in the morning light.
natural
Since the storm, everything seems a little greyer around here.
natural