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Coloured

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

Definition

having color or a particular color

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Common collocations

  • coloured pencil
  • coloured chalk
  • coloured paper
  • coloured ink
  • coloured light
  • coloured glass
  • coloured map
  • coloured person

Word family

noun colour
verb colour
adjective coloured

Usage note

In American English, 'colored' is the standard spelling. The term 'coloured' can sometimes be used in a dated or offensive way when referring to people of non-white ethnicity.

Example sentences

  1. The butterfly has coloured wings.
  2. She likes to paint with different coloured paints.
  3. The sky is coloured pink and orange during the sunrise.
  4. The flowers in the garden are all different coloured.
  5. He wore a coloured shirt to the party.

Quotes

  • 'The world is coloured by our feelings,' said Yeats.
  • 'The sky is not a limit, it's an invitation,' said Chris Hadfield.
  • 'I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, 'aw crap, he's up!'', said Steve Maraboli.

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