color

/ˈkʌlər/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. The visual property of an object resulting from the way it reflects or emits light.

    • The artist mixed blue and yellow pigment to produce a rich emerald color.

  2. A healthy, ruddy, or flushed appearance in someone's face.

    • After a brisk walk in the cold air, fresh color returned to her cheeks.

Collocations

  • bright color
  • vibrant color
  • change color
  • add color
  • color scheme
  • color balance

Synonyms

  • hue
  • shade
  • tint
  • tone
  • pigment

Idioms

  • show one's true colors

    reveal one's real character or intentions

    Under intense pressure, the manager finally showed his true colors and blamed the staff.

  • with flying colors

    with complete or outstanding success

    She prepared thoroughly for months and passed the bar exam with flying colors.

  • off color

    slightly rude or inappropriate, especially a joke

    He apologized immediately after telling an off-color joke during the meeting.