Definition of subfusc in English:

subfusc

adjective ˈsʌbfʌsksʌbˈfʌskˌsəbˈfəsk

literary

Dull; gloomy.
〈诗/文〉灰暗的；暗淡的，暗淡无光的
the light was subfusc and aqueous
灯光暗淡微弱。
Example sentencesExamples
- One remembers how audibly and visibly subfusc was the almost apologetic chorus in their otherwise excellent opera, Don Carlo.
- Houses hunched like weary giants, wrapped in subfusc cloaks of night.
- But while Bill Alexander's new production has a fine, sombre, subfusc dignity, there were times when I guiltily hungered for a little more playful malevolence.
- Next, the costumes (by Toni-Leslie James), strictly subfusc, registering against Riccardo Hernández's brown set as murk on murk.
- The original hues of the Crucifixion from S Giacomo degli Spagnoli (displayed in SS Marcellino e Festo) have been transformed into an unfortunate and unalterable subfusc.
Synonyms
dark, ill-lit, poorly lit, shadowy, sunless, dim, sombre, dingy, frowzy, drab, dismal, dreary, murky, depressing, unwelcoming, uninviting, cheerless, joyless, comfortless, funereal

noun ˈsʌbfʌsksʌbˈfʌskˌsəbˈfəsk

mass nounBritish

The dark formal clothing worn for examinations and formal occasions at some universities.
〈英〉（有些大学考试和正式场合穿的）礼服
Example sentencesExamples
- Our readers should know he cut a fine figure in subfusc on his way to his viva.
- One history finalist said, ‘We have to put up with University's traditions, wearing subfusc and the like, but they're not prepared to put up with ours.’
- Well I guess I ought to get out of my subfusc, wipe the smudged makeup off my face and find some food.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- 'somewhat' + fuscus 'dark brown'.

Definition of subfusc in US English:

subfusc

adjectiveˌsəbˈfəskˌsəbˈfəsk

literary

Dull; gloomy.
〈诗/文〉灰暗的；暗淡的，暗淡无光的
the light was subfusc and aqueous
灯光暗淡微弱。
Example sentencesExamples
- One remembers how audibly and visibly subfusc was the almost apologetic chorus in their otherwise excellent opera, Don Carlo.
- The original hues of the Crucifixion from S Giacomo degli Spagnoli (displayed in SS Marcellino e Festo) have been transformed into an unfortunate and unalterable subfusc.
- Next, the costumes (by Toni-Leslie James), strictly subfusc, registering against Riccardo Hernández's brown set as murk on murk.
- But while Bill Alexander's new production has a fine, sombre, subfusc dignity, there were times when I guiltily hungered for a little more playful malevolence.
- Houses hunched like weary giants, wrapped in subfusc cloaks of night.
Synonyms
dark, ill-lit, poorly lit, shadowy, sunless, dim, sombre, dingy, frowzy, drab, dismal, dreary, murky, depressing, unwelcoming, uninviting, cheerless, joyless, comfortless, funereal

nounˌsəbˈfəskˌsəbˈfəsk

British

The formal clothing worn for examinations and formal occasions at some universities.
〈英〉（有些大学考试和正式场合穿的）礼服
Example sentencesExamples
- Well I guess I ought to get out of my subfusc, wipe the smudged makeup off my face and find some food.
- Our readers should know he cut a fine figure in subfusc on his way to his viva.
- One history finalist said, ‘We have to put up with University's traditions, wearing subfusc and the like, but they're not prepared to put up with ours.’

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- ‘somewhat’ + fuscus ‘dark brown’.

词汇	subfusc
释义	Definition of subfusc in English: subfusc adjective ˈsʌbfʌsksʌbˈfʌskˌsəbˈfəsk literary Dull; gloomy. 〈诗/文〉灰暗的；暗淡的，暗淡无光的 the light was subfusc and aqueous 灯光暗淡微弱。 Example sentencesExamples One remembers how audibly and visibly subfusc was the almost apologetic chorus in their otherwise excellent opera, Don Carlo. Houses hunched like weary giants, wrapped in subfusc cloaks of night. But while Bill Alexander's new production has a fine, sombre, subfusc dignity, there were times when I guiltily hungered for a little more playful malevolence. Next, the costumes (by Toni-Leslie James), strictly subfusc, registering against Riccardo Hernández's brown set as murk on murk. The original hues of the Crucifixion from S Giacomo degli Spagnoli (displayed in SS Marcellino e Festo) have been transformed into an unfortunate and unalterable subfusc. Synonyms dark, ill-lit, poorly lit, shadowy, sunless, dim, sombre, dingy, frowzy, drab, dismal, dreary, murky, depressing, unwelcoming, uninviting, cheerless, joyless, comfortless, funereal noun ˈsʌbfʌsksʌbˈfʌskˌsəbˈfəsk mass nounBritish The dark formal clothing worn for examinations and formal occasions at some universities. 〈英〉（有些大学考试和正式场合穿的）礼服 Example sentencesExamples Our readers should know he cut a fine figure in subfusc on his way to his viva. One history finalist said, ‘We have to put up with University's traditions, wearing subfusc and the like, but they're not prepared to put up with ours.’ Well I guess I ought to get out of my subfusc, wipe the smudged makeup off my face and find some food. Origin Early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- 'somewhat' + fuscus 'dark brown'. Definition of subfusc in US English: subfusc adjectiveˌsəbˈfəskˌsəbˈfəsk literary Dull; gloomy. 〈诗/文〉灰暗的；暗淡的，暗淡无光的 the light was subfusc and aqueous 灯光暗淡微弱。 Example sentencesExamples One remembers how audibly and visibly subfusc was the almost apologetic chorus in their otherwise excellent opera, Don Carlo. The original hues of the Crucifixion from S Giacomo degli Spagnoli (displayed in SS Marcellino e Festo) have been transformed into an unfortunate and unalterable subfusc. Next, the costumes (by Toni-Leslie James), strictly subfusc, registering against Riccardo Hernández's brown set as murk on murk. But while Bill Alexander's new production has a fine, sombre, subfusc dignity, there were times when I guiltily hungered for a little more playful malevolence. Houses hunched like weary giants, wrapped in subfusc cloaks of night. Synonyms dark, ill-lit, poorly lit, shadowy, sunless, dim, sombre, dingy, frowzy, drab, dismal, dreary, murky, depressing, unwelcoming, uninviting, cheerless, joyless, comfortless, funereal nounˌsəbˈfəskˌsəbˈfəsk British The formal clothing worn for examinations and formal occasions at some universities. 〈英〉（有些大学考试和正式场合穿的）礼服 Example sentencesExamples Well I guess I ought to get out of my subfusc, wipe the smudged makeup off my face and find some food. Our readers should know he cut a fine figure in subfusc on his way to his viva. One history finalist said, ‘We have to put up with University's traditions, wearing subfusc and the like, but they're not prepared to put up with ours.’ Origin Early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- ‘somewhat’ + fuscus ‘dark brown’.
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