くすむ

Frequency rank: 11,671. – 11,704.
    Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to be dark; to be dull
  2. to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
Forms
  • くすむFrequency rank: 11,671. – 11,704.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to be dark; to be dull
    2. This meaning conveys a sense of something lacking brightness, color, or vibrancy, often referring to objects, colors, or themes.
    This painting is a bit dull.
    That shirt looks dull because it doesn't have bright colors.
  2. to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
    3. This meaning indicates a lack of attention-grabbing qualities, often describing people, styles, or attitudes that are modest and do not draw attention.
    He always wears unassuming clothes.
    The design is inconspicuous and does not stand out.
Generated collocations (experimental)
dull colorthe light becomes dimdull impressionmuted color tonemuffled voicefaded flowerunremarkable timeto feel unremarkablemundane everyday lifedull emotions
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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