Opposite of full of energy and life
“The first half was a rather dull affair lit up with three goals but with little else to recommend it.”
Opposite of brightly colored
“The village houses are done up in pale gray and mauve and preside over lawns so neat and green they look like carpeting.”
Opposite of characterized by fullness, clarity, strength, and smoothness of sound
“As she recalled, his voice was educated and had a pleasant, mellow tone.”
Opposite of moving in a quivering or pulsating manner
“Calm and motionless, wholly focused on the surveillance of those below, the two men watched from their solitary position of concealment.”
Opposite of very loud or full of noise
Opposite of bright, colorful and showy in appearance
Opposite of having a fullness in sound or texture
“The boy sang with a sharp voice, picking out notes on that didn't quite go with the words.”
(of a color) Opposite of complete and unadulterated
“The finish was a mixed shade of blue and green, with a metallic layer on top.”
Opposite of being in a healthy and functional state
“His faculties were still ailing after having endured multiple concussions during his sporting career.”
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