Grey Definition

grey
adjective
  1. of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black; "the little grey cells"; "gray flannel suit"; "a man with greyish hair"
  2. showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair; "whose beard with age is hoar"-Coleridge; "nodded his hoary head"
  3. used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms); "a stalwart grey figure"
  4. intermediate in character or position; "a grey area between clearly legal and strictly illegal"
noun
  1. United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
  2. Queen of England for nine days in 1553; she was quickly replaced by Mary Tudor and beheaded for treason (1537-1554)
  3. Englishman who as Prime Minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845)
  4. any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey; "the Confederate army was a vast grey"
  5. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
  6. clothing that is a grey color; "he was dressed in grey"
  7. horse of a light gray or whitish color
verb
  1. make grey; "The painter decided to grey the sky"
  2. turn grey; "Her hair began to grey"

"Grey" in song lyrics

See how grey is used in real songs:

  • "To reach the next stage, the pavement is grey"
    1200 Techniques — Where Ur At?
  • "Start to shimmer with vibrance, vacate, then fade to grey"
    Alexipharmic — Run
  • "So come and play with me, at least until the sky turns grey"
    Anybody Killa f/ Jamie Madrox — Come Out and Play

Usage tips for "grey"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grey" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grey to find words that pair well.

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