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Meaning of color
The primary meaning of the word "color" refers to the property of an object that is perceived by the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Etymology of color
The word "color" comes from the Old French word "color", which is derived from the Latin word "color", meaning "color, hue, complexion, or appearance"
The Latin word "color" is related to the verb "colere", which means "to cultivate" or "to nurture", possibly because of the idea that colors are nurtured or cultivated by the eye
Synonyms
Definitions
- The property of an object that is perceived by the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light
- * A particular shade or hue, especially as produced by pigment
- * A reddish or purplish tinge in the face, especially as a sign of emotion or health
Usage Examples
- The painting featured a vibrant color palette with shades of blue and green
- * The color of her dress matched the bright tone of her personality
- * The color of the sunset changed from orange to pink as the day came to a close
Antonyms
monochrome
grayscale
black
white
gray
beige
neutral
achromatic
colorless
dull
faded
washed out
pale
faint
dim
murky
muddy
lackluster
uninspiring
uninteresting