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Colored

Adjective / ˈkʌlɜ:d / Another word for colored — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having color or a particular color

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • colored pencil
  • colored lights
  • colored glass
  • colored ink
  • colored chalk
  • colored fabric
  • colored smoke

Word family

noun color
verb color
adjective colored
adverb colorfully

Usage note

The term 'colored' can be considered outdated and potentially offensive when referring to people. It is generally advisable to use more specific terms like 'people of color' or to refer to particular ethnic or racial groups.

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Example sentences

  1. The flowers were all different colors, some pink, some yellow, and some colored like a rainbow.
  2. I colored a picture of a tree with green leaves and brown branches.
  3. The bird had brightly colored feathers that were red, blue, and yellow.
  4. My favorite colored shirt is blue.
  5. We colored Easter eggs with dye.

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