What does taupe mean?
Taupe means A dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin..
Taupe
/təʊp/ · noun
Meaning
A dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin..
Definitions by Sense
- A dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin.
- Of a dark brownish-grey colour.
Example Sentences
At five o'clock the patch of daylight above the red-lighted exit door turned taupe, as though a gray curtain had been flung across it; […]
In the front room, on an old taupe overstuffed sofa, the head of the house lay in a blanket bathrobe, […]
Synonyms for taupe
Antonyms for taupe
Related Words
Word Forms
- taupes
- more taupe
- most taupe
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for taupe?
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What is the opposite of taupe?
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How do you use taupe in a sentence?
At five o'clock the patch of daylight above the red-lighted exit door turned taupe, as though a gray curtain had been flung across it; […]
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