greyed

/ɡreɪd/
adjective
  1. Made gray or dull in color, often by age, wear, or fading.
    • His once bright blue shirt had greyed after many washes.
    • The greyed photograph showed a family gathering from the 1950s.
    • The greyed wood of the fence gave the garden a rustic feel.
  2. (of a person's hair) Having become gray with age.
    • The old man's greyed beard reached his chest.
    • Her greyed hair was pulled back in a neat bun.
    • He looked distinguished with his greyed temples.
  3. Describing a control or option on a computer screen that is dimmed and unavailable.
    • You cannot click a greyed menu item until you meet the requirements.
    • The option to print was greyed since the printer was offline.
    • The 'Save' button was greyed out because no changes had been made.
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of 'grey' (to become or make gray).
    • His hair greyed early, but he didn't mind.
    • Years of sun exposure greyed the paint on the house.
    • The sky greyed as the storm approached.
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