What does subfusc mean?
Subfusc means Having subdued colors..
Subfusc
/sʌbˈfʌsk/ · adjective
Meaning
Having subdued colors..
Definitions by Sense
- Having subdued colors.
- Dark clothing.
- Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event.
- (Oxford University) Formal clothing worn on special academic occasions.
Example Sentences
And I notice that we are both decently sub-fusc. Have you seen Trimmer in that frightful frock like a canary lampshade?
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.
Synonyms for subfusc
Antonyms for subfusc
Related Words
Word Forms
- more subfusc
- most subfusc
- subfuscs
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for subfusc?
Common synonyms include unattractive.
What is the opposite of subfusc?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use subfusc in a sentence?
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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