nounadjective
il grigio
gray
Definition & meaning
Grigio means gray: a color between black and white.
It can also describe something dull, gloomy, or lacking distinction, such as a gray day or an uninspiring life.
Grammar & Word origin
Grigio is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes:
- Masculine singular: grigio
- Feminine singular: grigia
- Masculine plural: grigi
- Feminine plural: grigie
It can also be a masculine noun meaning “gray” as a color. It comes from a Germanic word for “gray,” possibly through French.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: grigiastro means “grayish,” suggesting an imprecise gray color. In the figurative sense, cupo means “gloomy” or “dark,” while monotono means “monotonous.”
- Antonyms: There is no exact opposite for the color gray. Figuratively, vivace means “lively” or “vibrant.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il gatto grigio dorme sulla sedia.adjective
The gray cat sleeps on the chair.
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