subfusc — Englisches Wörterbuch

Adjektiv

1. Having subdued colors.

   Beispiele

   And I notice that we are both decently sub-fusc. Have you seen Trimmer in that frightful frock like a canary lampshade?

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   The courtiers tramping across the green eye the: [the Duke of] Suffolk with his big beard, his flashing eye, his big chest, and Master Secretary [Thomas Cromwell] subfusc, low-slung, square.

Substantiv

1. Dark clothing.

   Gebrauch

   • nicht zählbar
   • usually

2. Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event.

   Gebrauch

   • nicht zählbar
   • usually

3. Formal clothing worn on special academic occasions.

   Gebrauch

   • nicht zählbar
   • usually

Adjektiv

1. devoid of brightness or appeal

   Beispiele

   a subfusc mining town

   dark subfusc clothing