Meaning & use
dove grey
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Meanings
nouncountable or uncountableBritish
A soft, muted grey color, like the feathers of a dove.
Grammar: Can be used with or without 'a': a dove grey, or just dove grey.
Patterns
- in dove grey
She painted the walls in a gentle dove grey.
I love the dove grey of that sofa.
adjectivenot comparableBritish
Having a soft, muted grey color.
Grammar: Used before a noun: a dove-grey dress. Often hyphenated.
Patterns
- dove-grey + noun
He wore a dove-grey suit to the wedding.
The dove-grey curtains match the carpet.
Common combinations
- dove grey walls
- The dove grey walls make the room feel calm.
- dove grey suit
- He bought a dove grey suit for the interview.
- dove grey paint
- We chose dove grey paint for the kitchen.
Synonyms and how they differ
- pearl grey
- Similar but slightly more shimmery and lighter.
- ash grey
- A cooler, darker grey without the soft warmth of dove grey.
Commonly confused: dove grey or dove gray?
dove grey vs dove gray
American spelling; same color.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'dove grey' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Dove grey' describes a color, so it fits 'The sky was dove grey.' The other options confuse it with the verb 'dove' (past of 'dive') or the bird.
Make it your own
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