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   Col·or

   /ˈkələr/

   

   noun

   • 1. the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light: "the lights flickered and changed color" Similar hueshadetinttonetingecasttincture
   • ▪ one, or any mixture, of the constituents into which light can be separated in a spectrum or rainbow, sometimes including (loosely) black and white: "a rich brown color"
   • ▪ the use of all colors, not only black, white, and gray, in photography or television: "he has shot the whole film in color"
   • ▪ rosiness or redness of the face as an indication of health or of embarrassment, anger, etc.: "there was some color back in his face" Similar rednesspinknessrosinessreddeningruddinessblushflushhigh colorglowbloomOpposite pallor
   • ▪ a substance used to give something a particular color: "lip color" Similar paintpigmentcolorantcolorationdyestaintintwash
   • ▪ any of the major conventional colors used in coats of arms (gules, vert, sable, azure, purpure), especially as opposed to the metals, furs, and stains.
   • 2. pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone's ethnicity: "discrimination on the basis of color" Similar skin colorskin coloringskin tonecomplexioncoloringpigmentationraceethnic groupstock
   • ▪ a group of people considered as being distinguished by skin pigmentation: "all colors and nationalities"
   • 3. vividness of visual appearance resulting from the presence of brightly colored things: "for color, plant groups of winter-flowering pansies"
   • ▪ picturesque or exciting features that lend a particularly interesting quality to something: "a town full of color and character" Similar vividnesslifelivelinessvivacityvitalityanimationexcitementinterestfascinationrichnesszestvervespicespicinessbitepiquancysparkleimpactvigorvigorousnessforceforcefulnesspointinformal:oomphpizzazzzingzipzappunchkickliterary:salt
   • ▪ variety of musical tone or expression: "orchestral color"
   • 4. an item or items of a particular color or combination of colors worn to identify an individual or a member of a school, group, or organization: "it was Devon Loch's first victory in the colors of his royal owner"
   • ▪ the flag of a regiment or ship: British "all over the world countries which had long been administered by others were hoisting their own colors" Similar flagstandardbannerpennantpennonstreamerensignbanderolependantburgeevexillumrare:gonfalonguidonlabarum
   • ▪ a national flag: "he was called to the colors during the war" Similar flagstandardbannerpennantpennonstreamerensignbanderolependantburgeevexillumrare:gonfalonguidonlabarum
   • 5. a shade of meaning: "many events in her past had taken on a different color"
   • ▪ character or general nature: "the hospitable color of his family"
   • 6. a quantized property of quarks which can take three values (designated blue, green, and red) for each flavor.
   • 7. a particle of gold remaining in a mining pan after most of the mud and gravel have been washed away.

   verb

   • 1. change the color of (something) by painting, dyeing, or shading it: "he colored her hair with a selection of blonde and brown shades" Similar tintdyetingeshadepigmentstaincolor-washcolor inpaint
   • ▪ take on a different color: "the foliage will not color well if the soil is too rich"
   • ▪ use crayons to fill (a particular shape or outline) with color: "color the head, eyes, and bill with crayons"
   • ▪ make vivid or picturesque: "he has colored the dance with gestures from cabaret and vaudeville"
   • 2. (of a person or their skin) show embarrassment or shame by becoming red; blush: "everyone stared at him, and he colored slightly" Similar blushreddengo pink/redturn red/crimson/scarletflushcrimsonOpposite pale
   • ▪ cause (a person's skin) to change in color: "rage colored his pale complexion"
   • ▪ (of an emotion) imbue (a person's voice) with a particular tone: "surprise colored her voice"
   • 3. influence, especially in a negative way; distort: "the experiences had colored her whole existence" Similar influenceaffectslanttaintpervertwarptwistskewdistortbiasprejudicepoison
   • ▪ misrepresent by distortion or exaggeration: "witnesses might color evidence to make a story saleable" Similar exaggerateoverstateoverdrawoverdoembroiderembellishdramatizeenhancevarnishfalsifygive a false account ofmisrepresentmisreportdisguisefudgegarbledistortmanipulatetake/quote out of contextbendput a spin onmassagestrain

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French colour (noun), colourer (verb), from Latin color (noun), colorare (verb).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ColorColor - Wikipedia

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   Color. Colored pencils. Color ( American English) or colour ( Commonwealth English) is the visual perception based on the electromagnetic spectrum. Though color is not an inherent property of matter, color perception is related to an object's light absorption, reflection, emission spectra and interference.

3. www.colorsexplained.com › what-is-colorWhat Is Color? The Science of Color From Physics to Psychology

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   Aug 11, 2023 · Yellow is bright and sassy, a joyful, fun color that exudes energy and enthusiasm. Green is a natural color; it provides a peaceful aura that is natural and calming; green has a serene feel. Blue is calming and peaceful but has an underlying power. It has connotations of authority and dependability.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › colourCOLOUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COLOUR meaning: 1. red, blue, green, yellow, etc.: 2. the pleasant effect of a bright colour or of a lot of…. Learn more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › colorsColors Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COLOR is a phenomenon of light (such as red, brown, pink, or gray) or visual perception that enables one to differentiate otherwise identical objects.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › colorCOLOR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Color definition: the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue. .

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › colourCOLOUR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COLOUR definition: 1. red, blue, green, yellow, etc: 2. all the colours, not only black and white: 3. the colour of…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › colorCOLOR definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue. 2. the natural appearance of the skin, esp. of the face; complexion. She has a lovely color.