Blue: meaning, definitions and examples

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blue

[ bluː ]

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color

of a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

Synonyms

azure, cerulean, sapphire

Examples of usage

The sky was a beautiful shade of blue today.
She wore a stunning blue dress to the party.

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color

a color intermediate between green and violet

Synonyms

cobalt, navy, turquoise

Examples of usage

He painted the walls of his room in a calming shade of blue.
The artist used blue to create a sense of tranquility in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "blue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 azul

🇮🇳 नीला

🇩🇪 blau

🇮🇩 biru

🇺🇦 синій

🇵🇱 niebieski

🇯🇵 青い (あおい)

🇫🇷 bleu

🇪🇸 azul

🇹🇷 mavi

🇰🇷 파란색

🇸🇦 أزرق

🇨🇿 modrý

🇸🇰 modrý

🇨🇳 蓝色 (lán sè)

🇸🇮 moder

🇮🇸 blár

🇰🇿 көк

🇬🇪 ლურჯი

🇦🇿 mavi

🇲🇽 azul

Word origin

The word 'blue' has its origins in the Old English word 'blaw', which is related to the Old High German word 'blao'. The use of the color blue can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who used blue pigments in their art and clothing. In many cultures, blue is associated with calmness, tranquility, and spirituality.

See also: blueish, blueprint, blues, bluish.