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Definition of colours - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
artUK varieties of different visible huesUK
- The artist used bright colours in her painting..
2.
group symbolsUK flags representing a country or organizationUK
- The team proudly displayed their colours during the parade..
3.
psychologyRare UK true nature or characterRare UK
- She showed her true colours during the crisis.
4.
sportsRare UK badge denoting team membershipRare UK
- She earned her school colours in athletics.
5.
maritimeTECH. UK flag denoting a vessel's nationalityTECH. UK
- The ship raised its colours as it entered the port.
Images of colours
flags representing a country or organization 
badge denoting team membership 
flag denoting a vessel's nationality
Expressions with colours
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very clear and complete success or victory
She passed the exam with flying colours!
achieving something with great success or distinction
She passed the exam in flying colours.
realize what someone is really like or their real intentions
After the argument, I saw him in his true colours.
reveal real character or intentions after hiding them
He finally showed his true colours during the argument.
very successfully or excellently
She passed the exam with flying colours.
describe someone very positively
He painted his friend in glowing colours during the speech.
pretend to be something else to trick people
He sailed under false colours to get their trust.
harmonious combination of colors creating beauty
The painting was a symphony of colours.
real character or nature revealed
He showed his true colours during the crisis..
show respect to a flag with a formal gesture
The soldiers stopped to salute the colours during the parade.
succeed in a test or exam with high marks
She studied hard and passed with flying colours.
special flags that represent a military group or regiment
The soldiers marched proudly behind their regimental colours.
declare strong commitment to a cause or decision
She nailed her colours to the mast by supporting the policy.
show firm public support for a side opinion or decision
The mayor nailed his colours to the mast by backing the reform plan.
Origin of colours
Old French, color (color)
Terms with colours included in their meaning
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paint selection
printed card showing available paint or dye colours
classification system
system of colours used to classify information
perception
ability to perceive and distinguish colours
organization
marked with colours to indicate different features or functions
design
designed to have matching colours
art activity
book containing line art for adding colours
technology
screen device that shows pictures or text using many different colours
art and design
extent of different colours available or shown within specific limits
sports
national or team flag or uniform colours
visual media
showing things in all their colours
art tool
circular diagram showing relationships between colours
zoology
the arrangement of colours on an animal
accessibility
distinctness between text and background colours
vision condition
unable to distinguish certain colours
vision impairment
someone who cannot distinguish certain colours
soft colours
having soft, light colours
nature
the arrangement of colours in animals or plants
perception change
change in colour appearance due to surrounding colours
colour science
either of two colours producing white or grey
color printing
overlap different colours to avoid gaps
design
arrangement of colours by hue, saturation, brightness
technology
printer using laser technology that produces documents and images in multiple colours
printing
made using inks of several colours instead of only black
design
specific combination of colours in a design
Examples of colours in a sentence
She loves the colours of autumn leaves. The sailors raised their colours at dawn. The school marched with their colours in the ceremony. His true colours emerged when he was under pressure. In adversity, people's colours often become apparent. He proudly wore his team colours at the match.
Winning the tournament earned him national colours. The vessel displayed its colours proudly at sea. During the ceremony, the ship's colours were lowered.
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- French:couleurs, drapeaux, ...
- German:Farben, Flaggen, ...
- Italian:tonalità, distintivo, ...
- Spanish:tonalidades, naturaleza, ...
- Portuguese:cores, verdadeiras cores, ...
- Chinese:颜色, 旗帜, ...
- Japanese:色, 旗, ...
- Arabic:أَلْوَان, رَايَات, ...
- Hebrew:צְבָעִים, דְּגָלִים, ...
- Russian:оттенки, флаги, ...
- Ukrainian:кольори, прапори, ...
- Hindi:रंग, झंडे, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of colour
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- 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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