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COLOUR

(adj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Colour.

How to pronounce colour:

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Colour - as an adjective

Having or capable of producing colors

Example: "Color film"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7

Colour - as a noun

Any material used for its color

Example: "She used a different color for the trim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7coloring materialcolouring material
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
material10stuff11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction

Example: "Each flavor of quarks comes in three colors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7

Interest and variety and intensity

Example: "The puritan period was lacking in color"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7vividness16

The timbre of a musical sound

Example: "The recording fails to capture the true color of the original music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7coloration12colouration13

A visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

Example: "A white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7coloring11colouring12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

Example: "He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7gloss6semblance15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7

Colour - as a verb

Modify or bias

Example: "His political ideas color his lectures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7

Decorate with colors

Example: "Color the walls with paint in warm tones"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7emblazon21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adorn6beautify16decorate11embellish16grace8ornament10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

Example: "Color a lie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7gloss6

Affect as in thought or feeling

Example: "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7distort8tinge6

Example Sentences

"I bought a new set of coloured pencils for my art project."
"The autumn leaves turned a brilliant array of colours."
"The sky is blue in colour."
"I love the vibrant colours of autumn leaves."
"The artist mixed different colours to create a masterpiece."
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Word Game Points

Is COLOUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, colour is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLOUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is COLOUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, colour is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLOUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is COLOUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, colour is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLOUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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