This is the 1804th most frequent Japanese word.
地味
Plain; simple; subdued.
In this sentence, '地味' describes something modest or not flashy, characterizing her attire's simplicity.
彼女の服装はとても地味だ。
Her clothing is very plain.
Here, '地味' refers to something not drawing much attention or being low-profile, applied to the nature of the work.
地味な仕事でも重要な役割を果たす。
Even unassuming work plays an important role.
In this example, '地味' suggests a quality of being understated or not extravagant, describing the movie's general tone.