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Vocabulary Entry

dun

|noun • verb • adjective
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noun

A dull or drab color, often used to describe something lacking brightness or liveliness.

Example Sentences

"The walls were painted a dun color, making the room feel gloomy."

"He wore a dun outfit that blended into the autumn scenery."

"The landscape was characterized by dun grasses and muted earth tones."

verb

To make dull in color; to darken.

Example Sentences

"The artist chose to dun the canvas before applying brighter colors."

"The sun began to set, dunning the bright sky into shades of gray."

"With each passing moment, the light dunned the vibrant flowers at dusk."

adjective

Having a dull grayish-brown color.

Example Sentences

"The horse had a beautiful dun coat that shimmered in the sunlight."

"She painted her nails in a dun hue to match her autumn wardrobe."

"The trees stood out against the dun sky as the storm approached."

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