1. of a gray or grayish color; somewhat gray
Usage: formal or technical; often used in scientific or descriptive contexts

Examples

• The griseous plumage of the bird blended seamlessly with the rocky terrain.
• The old stone wall had taken on a griseous hue over decades of weathering.
• Ornithologists noted the griseous coloring on the wings of the specimen.
• The griseous clouds hung low over the valley that morning.
• Her griseous hair caught the afternoon light as she walked through the garden.