Synonyms for
Colours
Definition
Colours means the different shades and hues that things can be, especially the shades of the rainbow.
Synonyms & similar words
emblazon
colouring
coloring
semblance
colour
tinge
discolour
distort
colorize
colors
color
colourise
vividness
colouration
colorlessness
colourize
coloration
gloss
colorise
discolor
hues
shades
tints
tones
pigments
dyes
colorings
chromatics
rainbow
spectrum
palette
variety
diversity
assortment
range
selection
gamut
collection
assortment
mixture
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bright colours
- vivid colours
- pastel colours
- earth colours
- primary colours
- bold colours
- natural colours
Word family
Usage note
The British spelling is 'colour', while the American spelling is 'color'. It can refer to the visual perception of light or the emotional tone of something.
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Example sentences
- The sky is blue, one of the many colours in the rainbow.
- I like to paint with lots of different colours.
- The flowers in the garden are so many beautiful colours.
- The artist used a wide range of colours in her painting.
- When you mix blue and yellow, you get the colour green.
Quotes
Colors speak louder than words.
Life is a sea of vibrant color. Jump in.
Colors are the smiles of nature.