B1adjectivepoliticsfashion
US/ˈnuː.trəl/
UK/ˈnjuː.trəl/
not supporting either side in an argument or war; also not strong or bright in color
In context
A good reporter tries to stay neutral when covering politics.
Switzerland stayed neutral during both world wars and avoided the fighting.
For the office, choose neutral colors like beige or light gray.
Words that go with neutral
adjective + noun
- neutral toneWrite formal emails in a polite, neutral tone.
- neutral colorsThe living room is painted in neutral colors.
- neutral groundThey met on neutral ground, in a café between their offices.
- neutral positionThe company took a neutral position on the issue.
adverb + adjective
- politically neutralCivil servants must be politically neutral.