Definition of colour - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
visual perceptionUK visual attribute of objects due to light reflectionUK
- The colour of the sky is blue.
2.
dye or pigmentUK substance used to change an object's visible hueUK
- She bought some colour for the fabric.
3.
sportsUK national or team flag or uniform coloursUK
- The team's colours were red and white.
4.
artUK vividness or authenticity in somethingUK
- The story lacked colour and excitement.
5.
musical timbreTECH. UK distinctive tone of a musical soundTECH. UK
- The violin's colour was rich and warm.
Verb
1.
arttr. UK apply color to something using dyes or painttr. UK
- She decided to colour the sketch with watercolors.
2.
blushingintr. UK become red in the face from embarrassmentintr. UK
- He began to colour when asked about his mistake.
3.
psychologytr. UK influence someone's opinion or perceptiontr. UK
- His past experiences colour his view of the world.
4.
ripeningintr. UK change hue as fruit ripensintr. UK
- The apples will colour as they ripen on the tree.
5.
deceptiontr. Rare UK give a deceptive appearance to somethingtr. Rare UK
- He tried to colour the truth to avoid trouble.
Adjective
1.
visual mediaUK showing things in all their coloursUK
- The colour television brought the movie to life.
2.
hue characteristicUK having a distinctive hueUK
- The colour dress she wore was stunning..
Images of colour
national or team flag or uniform colours
Expressions with colour
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add colour to a drawing or outline
The children were asked to colour in the drawings of animals..
become red in the face
He began to colour up when praised.
distinctive features or atmosphere of a place
The novel captures the local colour of the small town.
become pale due to fear or illness
She began to lose her colour after hearing the news.
small amount of color added for contrast
The room was brightened by a splash of colour.
think differently and challenge norms
They encourage students to colour outside the lines in problem-solving.
affect someone's perception or view
His past experiences coloured his judgement of the new employee.
apply color inside the boundaries of a drawing
She learned to colour within the lines in kindergarten.
regain natural skin tone after illness or stress
After resting, she got her colour back.
consider or regard me as a certain way
Colour me surprised by the news!
very colorful and vibrant display
The garden was a riot of colour in spring.
show that all people are equal or similar inside
We all bleed the same colour, so treat everyone with respect.
very large, intense mix of bright colors
The garden was an orgy of colour in spring.
having colors, not black and white
The film is in colour, enhancing its visual appeal.
process of becoming a different color
The change of colour in the leaves is beautiful in autumn.
printed card showing available paint or dye colours
She referred to the colour chart to decide on her room's new shade..
system of colours used to classify information
The library uses a colour code to organize books by genre..
ability to perceive and distinguish colours
Humans typically have good colour vision compared to many animals..
marked with colours to indicate different features or functions
The colour-coded wires simplified the installation process..
designed to have matching colours
Her outfit was perfectly colour-coordinated.
substance added to food to change its color
The cake had food colour to make it look more appealing.
natural pigmentation of a person's skin
Her skin colour is a beautiful olive tone.
screen device that shows pictures or text using many different colours
The new phone has a bright colour display that is easy to read.
extent of different colours available or shown within specific limits
This printer has a wide colour range for high-quality photo prints.
Origin of colour
Latin, color (hue)
Terms with colour included in their meaning
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color
colour between red and yellow in the spectrum
color
having a reddish-brown colour
color
pale pinky-orange in colour
color
brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour
color
having a pale pinkish-orange colour
color
colour that fills the area behind main text or objects
color
rich or brilliant in colour
color
slightly green in colour
color
having a slight colour added or being slightly darkened
color
having a ruddy or heightened colour
color
deep red in colour
coloring material
any substance used to impart colour
color
bright orange-red colour
jewelry
heat treatment of gemstones to change their colour
color
warm and rich in colour
dyeing
colour fabric a deep reddish blue color
color
white or whitish-grey in colour
art
primary colour
coin
copper coin, brown in colour
heraldry
having a gate of a specified colour
animals
colour variation of toy spaniel breeds
color
moderate reddish-brown colour
acr: colour vision deficiency
trouble seeing some colors correctly
color
of uniform colour
Examples of colour in a sentence
The artist chose a vibrant colour for the mural. The artist mixed the colour for the painting. We need more colour to finish the mural. Fans proudly wore their national colours at the match. The athlete draped herself in her country's colours. His accent added colour to the interview.
The diary gives colour to her memories. The piano's colour was bright and clear. The flute's colour added depth to the piece. He will colour the mural with vibrant hues. They plan to colour the fabric using natural dyes. She couldn't help but colour when praised. His cheeks would colour at the slightest compliment. Her opinions are coloured by her upbringing. Media coverage can colour public perception of events. The berries will colour in the sun. As the bananas colour, they become sweeter. She tried to colour the facts to her advantage. The report was coloured to mislead the public. The colour images were stunning in the magazine. They preferred the colour version of the artwork. The artist chose a colour palette for the painting. Her room was decorated in a colour theme.
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- French:couleur, colorier, ...
- German:Farbe, einfärben, ...
- Italian:colore, colorare, ...
- Spanish:color, colorear, ...
- Portuguese:cor, colorir, ...
- Chinese:颜色, 上色, ...
- Japanese:色, 彩る, ...
- Arabic:لَوْن, لَوَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:צֶבַע, לִצְבּוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:цвет, раскрашивать, ...
- Ukrainian:колір, розфарбувати, ...
- Hindi:रंग, रंगना, ...
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