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Meaning of pink
The primary meaning of the word "pink" is a color intermediate between red and white.
Etymology of pink
The word "pink" originated in the 17th century, from the name of the flower Dianthus plumarius, which was known as "pink" due to its fringed or notched petals, and the verb "to pink", meaning to decorate or pierce with holes, possibly related to the Dutch word "pinckeren", to decorate with holes or notches.
Synonyms
rose
blush
salmon
coral
fuchsia
magenta
garnet
ruby
cerise
scarlet
crimson
vermilion
carmine
burgundy
claret
amaranth
Flush
rosy
ruddy
reddish
cherry
cardinal
carnation
dusky
dusty
roseate
rubicund
sanguine
florid
flushed
glow
glowing
red
reddish-pink
pastel
baby pink
hot pink
bubblegum
cotton candy
petal
rose-colored
blushing
bashful
Definitions
- A color intermediate between red and white, produced by mixing red light with white light or by removing green and blue light from white light.
- Having the color pink.
- (of a person's face or skin) having a healthy, reddish color.
Usage Examples
- The pink sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.
- She wore a pink dress to the party.
- The pink flowers in the garden were in full bloom.