Color
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʌl.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Color is a noun meaning (uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
Meaning
(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
More Meanings
- A subset thereof:
- A paint.
- (uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
- (medicine) Skin color, noted as normal, jaundiced, cyanotic, flush, mottled, pale, or ashen as part of the skin signs assessment.
- A flushed appearance of blood in the face; redness of complexion.
- (figuratively) Richness of expression; detail or flavour that is likely to generate interest or enjoyment.
- A standard, flag, or insignia:
Example Sentences
color commentary
color commentator
a bit of local color
Humans and birds can perceive color.
Word Forms
- colors
- colour
- coloring
- colored
Synonyms for color
Depending on context, synonyms include colour, blee, hue, shade, tincture, tint.
Antonyms for color
Common opposites include decolor, black-and-white, colorlessness, achromatism, discolor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include panchromatic, colouring, gloss, semblance, colour, vividness.
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