Color

/ˈkʌl.ə/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
2. A subset thereof:
3. A paint.
4. (uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
5. (medicine) Skin color, noted as normal, jaundiced, cyanotic, flush, mottled, pale, or ashen as part of the skin signs assessment.
6. A flushed appearance of blood in the face; redness of complexion.
7. (figuratively) Richness of expression; detail or flavour that is likely to generate interest or enjoyment.
8. A standard, flag, or insignia:

Example Sentences

Humans and birds can perceive color.

The artist took out her colors and began work on a landscape.

Color has been a sensitive issue in many societies.

[…] her very embarrassment wore a graceful air; her high colour had softened down to a warm, delicate tint; and her dress, which looked beautifully new and fresh, was in good taste, and showed her off to advantage.

color commentator

color commentary

There is a great deal of colour in his writing.

a bit of local color

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• colors
• colour
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• coloring
• colored

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