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colorless

Adjective
pl: nullpast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: more colorlesssup: most colorless

This term describes a state of neutrality or invisibility, often associated with purity or sterility. In scientific contexts, it is a precise descriptor for substances like distilled water or oxygen, where the absence of pigment is a defining characteristic. When used to describe a person's voice or personality, it suggests a lack of emotion, excitement, or distinctiveness. It carries a negative connotation of boredom or blandness, implying that the subject fails to leave a lasting impression or lacks a unique spark.

Meanings

Adjective
[something]

Without color or lacking hue.

"The water in the glass was completely colorless."

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