subfusc — Dizionario inglese

Aggettivo

1. Having subdued colors.

   Esempi

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

   Altri esempi (1)

   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.

Sostantivo

1. Dark clothing.

   Uso

   • non numerabile
   • usually

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

   Uso

   • non numerabile
   • usually

3. Formal clothing worn on special academic occasions.

   Uso

   • non numerabile
   • usually

Aggettivo

1. devoid of brightness or appeal

   Esempi

   a subfusc mining town

   dark subfusc clothing