coloring US
ˈkʌlərɪŋ
See also: colouring (UK)
Definition Synonyms

Definition of coloring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
activityUSact of applying color to somethingUS
  • Coloring the map helped him understand the regions better..
painting tinting
2.
foodUSsubstance used to add colorUS
  • The cake had artificial coloring added.
dye pigment
3.
appearanceUSnatural appearance of a person's skin, hair, and eyesUS
  • Her coloring was similar to that of her Mediterranean ancestors..
complexion hue
4.
mathematicsTECH.USassignment of colors in graph theoryTECH.US
  • Graph coloring is a complex problem.

Adjective

1.
artUSrelated to adding colorUS
  • The coloring book has many intricate designs.
tinting
2.
imparting colorUShaving the ability to impart colorUS
  • The coloring agent is used in the paint.
dyeing tinting
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Expressions with coloring

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book containing line art for adding colors
She bought a new coloring book for her niece's birthday.
substances used to add color to food
She used red food coloring to make the cake vibrant..
substance used to change hair color
She bought a new hair coloring kit.
man-made substance added to products to give or change their color
Some parents try to avoid snacks containing artificial coloring.
substance that gives a material its visible shade or appearance of color
Melanin is the coloring matter that darkens human skin and hair.

Origin of coloring

Latin, color (color)

Terms with coloring included in their meaning

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puzzles coloring
book with puzzles, games, or coloring pages for fun or relaxation
literal coloring
color beyond the boundaries in a drawing
dyen.
coloring substance
substance used to color materials
coloring agent
substance used to change hair color
coloring
color inside the boundaries
cosmetics
cosmetic lacquer for coloring or shining nails
light coloring
person with very light blonde hair
coloring substance
substance used to color surfaces

Examples of coloring in a sentence

  • Coloring the sketches brought the illustrations to life.
  • Food coloring can enhance the appearance of dishes.
  • Natural coloring is preferred by many bakers.
  • Her coloring changed with the seasons.
  • The artist admired the model's unique coloring.
  • Coloring the graph required careful planning.

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  1. French:coloriage, coloré, ...
  2. German:Färbung, färbend, ...
  3. Italian:attività di applicare colore, da colorare, ...
  4. Spanish:coloración, de colorear, ...
  5. Portuguese:pintar, colorido, ...
  6. Chinese:着色, 上色的, ...
  7. Japanese:塗り絵, 塗り絵用, ...
  8. Arabic:تَلْوِين, تَلْوِينِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְבִיעָה, לְצְבִיעָה, ...
  10. Russian:раскрашивание, для раскрашивания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фарбування, кольоровий, ...
  12. Hindi:रंग भरना, रंग भरने वाला, ...
color US
ˈkʌlə
See also: colour (UK)

Definition of color - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
visual perceptionUSvisual attribute of things resulting from the light they emit or transmitUS
  • The color of the sky at sunset is breathtaking..
hue shade
2.
painting materialsUSpigment or dye used in artUS
  • She used a bright color for the flowers in her painting..
dye pigment tint

Adjective

colorfulUShaving colors instead of black and whiteUS
  • The color TV shows vibrant images.
multicolored polychromatic

Verb

1.
painttr.UScoat a surface with pigment for appearance or protectiontr.US
  • She will color the drawing with crayons.
paint tint
2.
biastr.USinfluence or alter perception or opiniontr.US
  • Her words colored his view of the situation.
affect influence
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apply color to a surface or object
She decided to add color to the sketch.
the actual color of an object
The true color of the dress is blue.
to become red in the face
She tends to color up when embarrassed.
team competition where each team is a different color
The summer camp ended with a color war.
color beyond the boundaries in a drawing
Children often color outside the lines in their books.
strikingly realistic or lifelike
The documentary presented the events in living color.

Origin of color

Latin, color (color)

Examples of color in a sentence

  • The vibrant color of the flowers brightened the room.
  • The artist mixed the color to get the perfect shade.
  • Different color palettes can evoke various emotions in art.
  • The cold wind drained the color from her cheeks.
  • Color rose in his face when everyone applauded.
  • The novel explores themes of color and identity.

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  1. French:couleur, en couleur, ...
  2. German:Farbe, bunt, ...
  3. Italian:colore, a colori, ...
  4. Spanish:color, a color, ...
  5. Portuguese:cor, a cores, ...
  6. Chinese:色彩, 彩色的, ...
  7. Japanese:色, カラフルな, ...
  8. Arabic:لَوْن, مُلَوَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:צֶבַע, צִבְעוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:цвет, цветной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:колір, кольоровий, ...
  12. Hindi:रंग, रंगीन, ...
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