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colorlessly

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈkʌlərləsli/

KK: /ˈkʌlərləsli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that lacks color or vividness; without any color.


Example

The painting was colorlessly done, making it feel dull and lifeless.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a movie that was just too colorlessly done?
Sloth B
Yeah, I watched one recently that felt so bland and unexciting.
Sloth A
Right? I prefer films with more vibrant visuals and engaging stories.
Sloth B
Same here! It's disappointing when they don't put in the effort.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blandly
dully
drably
Antonyms
vividly
brightly
vibrantly
Root Explanation

Colorlessly → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or appearance) and "-less" (meaning without) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "colorlessly" means in a manner that is without color or hue.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') 'color' — that's why colorlessly means lacking color.

Visually Confused Words
comfortlessly
cloudlessly
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