Blue: meaning, definitions and examples

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blue

[ bluː ]

Adjective / Noun

Oxford 3000 Color

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

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.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,317, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.

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1314 largely
1315 historical
1316 derived
1317 blue
1318 send
1319 press
1320 understood
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