Definitions and Examples of faded, washed-out, dull
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having lost brightness, vividness, or intensity.
Example
The old photograph had become faded over time, making it hard to see the details.
washed-out
Lacking in color intensity or brightness; pale or pastel.
Example
The painting's colors had become washed-out due to exposure to sunlight.
Lacking in brightness, vividness, or interest.
Example
The sky was dull and gray, with no sign of sunshine.
Key Differences: faded vs washed-out vs dull
- 1Faded describes something that has lost its original brightness or vividness due to age or exposure to light.
- 2Washed-out describes something that has lost its color intensity or brightness due to washing or exposure to light.
- 3Dull describes something that lacks brightness, vividness, or interest.
Effective Usage of faded, washed-out, dull
- 1Fashion: Use these antonyms to describe clothes that have lost their original color or brightness.
- 2Photography: Utilize these antonyms to describe old photographs that have lost their original vividness.
- 3Art: Incorporate these antonyms to describe paintings or drawings that have lost their original brightness or color intensity.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Faded describes something that has lost its original brightness or vividness due to age or exposure to light, washed-out describes something that has lost its color intensity or brightness due to washing or exposure to light, and dull describes something that lacks brightness, vividness, or interest. Use these words to describe clothes, photographs, paintings, or drawings that have lost their original color or brightness.
