beige

adjective

Definition of beigenext
as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring

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Recent Examples of beige The soft shade pairs so nicely with Massimo Dutti’s beige midi and Cos’s light grey duster. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 In addition to the beige shade, the rug comes in navy blue plus a variety of sizes ranging from small doormats to a full-sized area rug. — Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 The suspect — clad in a green jacket, beige hat and beige hoodie — got away and is being sought. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 Instead of styling the $4700 Gucci bamboo 1947 bag with a sundress and parasol à la Victoria, Posey stepped out in a button-up gold dress and a dramatic cream and beige fur coat, adding a pop of color with a pair of blue satin Roger Vivier pumps with a rhinestone buckle and jeweled heel. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beige
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beige
  1. boring
  2. neutral
  3. nondescript
  4. dull
Adjective
  • Anything that isn’t someone bleeding out is boring to them, that kind of thing.
    — Maria Fontoura, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Bring the shirt around your shoulders while adding extra color and dimension to your look—cold weather fits don’t have to be boring.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • The first half hour is filled with the weirdly neutral techno jargon of soldiers jabbering code words into their headphones to what I (as a know-nothing) am tempted to call Mission Control.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Test for Clarity and Differentiation – Ask a neutral third party to summarize your core message.
    — Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • What there are fewer of in Miami are solid, reliable neighborhood spots — those local haunts that have survived because of a loyal clientele and maybe a not-so-glam locale in a nondescript strip mall.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Garrisons transformed their nondescript yard into a resort-like outdoor living room that expands their living space considerably.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of nondescript
Adjective
  • Miracle leave-in product: on sale for $28 (30% off) Original price: $40 (Ulta) Dealing with dull or damaged hair?
    — Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • No race including Bianco or Jenner should ever be dull, though, and this one likely won’t be either.
    — Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of dull

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