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Colors

Verb / ˈkʌlɜ:z / Another word for colors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Colors refer to the different hues and shades of visible light that are perceived by the human eye.

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • bright colors
  • vivid colors
  • pastel colors
  • earth colors
  • color blindness
  • color wheel
  • color palette
  • color scheme

Word family

noun color
verb color
adjective colorful
adverb colorfully

Usage note

While 'colors' can refer to the colors of a flag or nation, this usage is somewhat dated. The plural is most commonly used to refer to a range of hues.

Example sentences

  1. The artist used a wide variety of colors in her painting.
  2. The flag of the United States has three colors: red, white, and blue.
  3. I like to wear bright colors in the summer.
  4. The flowers in the garden were all different colors.
  5. The color of the sky changes throughout the day.

Quotes

  • Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. - Pablo Picasso
  • Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways. - Oscar Wilde
  • The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most. - John Ruskin

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