Blue Period
blu ˈpɪriəd
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Definition of Blue Period - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

artRaretime when Picasso painted mostly in blue colorsRare
  • Picasso's Blue Period lasted from 1901 to 1904.
  • Many masterpieces from Picasso's Blue Period hang in museums.
  • Art historians often discuss the emotional depth of his Blue Period.
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Expressions with Blue Period

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Picasso's Blue Periodn.
time when Picasso painted in blue tones
Picasso's Blue Period lasted from 1901 to 1904.

Expressions with blue

blue planetn.
Earth as seen from space with blue oceans
Astronauts often refer to Earth as the blue planet.
blue ribbonn.
highest honor or prize in competitions
She won the blue ribbon at the science fair.
blue skiesn.
clear sky without clouds
We enjoyed the blue skies during our beach vacation.
blue waven.
large ocean wave with a blue hue
Surfers were excited about the blue wave approaching the shore.
a patch of blue skyn.
small area of clear sky among clouds
After the storm, we saw a patch of blue sky.
calm blue oceann.
state of peace and tranquility
Meditation helps me find my calm blue ocean.

Expressions with period

dry periodn.
time when there is little or no rain
The crops suffered during the long dry period.
honeymoon periodn.
initial phase of enthusiasm and positivity in a new project or role
The team's productivity was high during the honeymoon period of the project.
breaking-in periodn.
time needed to adjust to new conditions
The car's breaking-in period lasts for 1,000 miles.
crunch periodn.
period of high pressure to achieve goals
Exams always bring a crunch period for students.
rocky periodn.
time with many difficulties or challenges
They went through a rocky period in their marriage.
cooling-off periodn.
time allowed to calm down or reconsider decisions
After their argument, they took a cooling-off period before discussing further.
end of story periodexp.
nothing more to say
We will follow the rules, end of story period.
no, periodintj.
shows strong refusal with no room for discussion
No, period. I am not going to the party!
black-out periodn.
period of memory loss
He experienced a black-out period after the accident.
blue periodn.
time in life marked by sadness or depression
After the breakup, she went through a blue period.

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blue hourn.
twilight
period of twilight with deep blue sky

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  1. French:période bleue, ...
  2. German:Blaue Periode, ...
  3. Italian:Periodo Blu, ...
  4. Spanish:Época Azul, ...
  5. Portuguese:Período Azul, ...
  6. Chinese:蓝色时期, ...
  7. Japanese:青の時代, ...
  8. Arabic:الفَتْرَة الزَّرْقَاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְּקוּפָה הַכְּחוּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:Голубой период, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блакитний період, ...
  12. Hindi:Blue Period, ...
blue period
bluː ˈpɪəriəd

Definition of blue period - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

emotiontime in life marked by sadness or depression
  • After the breakup, she went through a blue period.
  • During his blue period, he rarely left his room.
  • College was a blue period for him emotionally.
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Expressions with blue

blue planetn.
Earth as seen from space with blue oceans
Astronauts often refer to Earth as the blue planet.
blue ribbonn.
highest honor or prize in competitions
She won the blue ribbon at the science fair.
blue skiesn.
clear sky without clouds
We enjoyed the blue skies during our beach vacation.
blue waven.
large ocean wave with a blue hue
Surfers were excited about the blue wave approaching the shore.
a patch of blue skyn.
small area of clear sky among clouds
After the storm, we saw a patch of blue sky.
calm blue oceann.
state of peace and tranquility
Meditation helps me find my calm blue ocean.

Expressions with period

dry periodn.
time when there is little or no rain
The crops suffered during the long dry period.
honeymoon periodn.
initial phase of enthusiasm and positivity in a new project or role
The team's productivity was high during the honeymoon period of the project.
breaking-in periodn.
time needed to adjust to new conditions
The car's breaking-in period lasts for 1,000 miles.
crunch periodn.
period of high pressure to achieve goals
Exams always bring a crunch period for students.
rocky periodn.
time with many difficulties or challenges
They went through a rocky period in their marriage.
cooling-off periodn.
time allowed to calm down or reconsider decisions
After their argument, they took a cooling-off period before discussing further.
end of story periodexp.
nothing more to say
We will follow the rules, end of story period.
no, periodintj.
shows strong refusal with no room for discussion
No, period. I am not going to the party!
black-out periodn.
period of memory loss
He experienced a black-out period after the accident.
blue periodn.
time in life marked by sadness or depression
After the breakup, she went through a blue period.

Terms related to blue period

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bluenessbluishperiodicperiodicalperiodicallydespairdownturngloomgriefhopelessnessmelancholyslump

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  1. French:période de déprime, ...
  2. German:traurige Phase, ...
  3. Italian:periodo buio, ...
  4. Spanish:período depresivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:período de tristeza, ...
  6. Chinese:忧郁期, ...
  7. Japanese:憂鬱な時期, ...
  8. Arabic:فَتْرَة اكْتِئاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּקוּפָה דִּכְאוֹנִית, ...
  10. Russian:тяжелый период, ...
  11. Ukrainian:період депресії, ...
  12. Hindi:उदासी का दौर, ...

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