/ɡʁɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A grey or greyish color, especially one that is dull and uninteresting.

“The walls of the old house were painted a dull gris that made the room feel gloomy.”

2. adjective

Having or showing a dull and uninteresting quality; grey or greyish in color.

“The film’s gris tone failed to engage the audience.”

3. verb

To cover or paint something with a dull grey color.

“The artist gris the wall with a mixture of paint and water.”

4. verb

To make something dull and uninteresting.

“The rainy weather gris the city’s atmosphere.”