"drably" meaning in English

See drably in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more drably [comparative], most drably [superlative]
Etymology: drab + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|drab|ly}} drab + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} drably (comparative more drably, superlative most drably)
  1. In a drab manner. Translations (Translations): bezbarwnie (Polish)
    Sense id: en-drably-en-adv-GMv~A1G~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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