beige

[beɪʒ]

beige Definition

  • 1a pale sandy yellowish-brown color
  • 2lacking in excitement or individuality

Using beige: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beige" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a beige dress to the party.

  • Example

    The walls of the room were painted beige.

  • Example

    His personality was rather beige, lacking any real spark or energy.

beige Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with beige

  • a group of people who are perceived as being boring or unadventurous

    Example

    The office was full of the beige brigade, all wearing the same dull clothes and talking about the same dull topics.

  • a report published by the US Federal Reserve that provides anecdotal information on current economic conditions in each of the 12 Federal Reserve districts

    Example

    The latest Beige Book suggests that the economy is continuing to grow at a steady pace.

  • a humorous term used to describe a situation that is mildly dangerous or risky

    Example

    We're on beige alert here - there's a small chance that something could go wrong, but it's not too serious.

Origins of beige

from French 'beige', meaning 'natural wool that has not been bleached or dyed'

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Summary: beige in Brief

The term 'beige' [beɪʒ] refers to a pale sandy yellowish-brown color, often used to describe clothing or interior design. It can also be used to describe something that is lacking in excitement or individuality, such as a person's personality. Phrases like 'beige brigade' and 'beige alert' are used humorously to describe groups of people or situations that are perceived as being boring or unadventurous.

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