1. the quality or state of being gray in color
2. the quality of being dull, dreary, or lacking brightness or interest
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The grayness of the winter sky made the day feel long and depressing.
• She painted the walls a soft grayness that felt calming and neutral.
• The grayness of the concrete city contrasted sharply with the colorful murals.
• There was a certain grayness to his mood after hearing the bad news.
• The artist used various shades of grayness to create depth in the drawing.
• Morning fog added to the grayness of the landscape.