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Carroty: meaning, definitions and examples

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carroty

 

[ หˆkรฆrษ™ti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

Carroty describes a vivid orange color that resembles that of carrots. It is often used in art and design to refer to shades that are bright and saturated. This color can evoke freshness and vitality, akin to that of a healthy carrot. When used metaphorically, it can also refer to qualities that may be perceived as vibrant or eye-catching in an object or person.

Synonyms

bright orange, orange, reddish-orange

Examples of usage

  • She painted the room in a carroty hue.
  • His carroty hair caught everyone's attention.
  • The carroty sunset was breathtaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "carroty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น laranja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคœเคฐ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช karottenartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti wortel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ะบะฒัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marchewkowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ธใƒณใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zanahoria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havuรง gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹น๊ทผ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrkvovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrkvovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒก่ๅœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ korenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gulrรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฑั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yerkรถkรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zanahoria

Etymology

The word 'carroty' derives from the noun 'carrot', which comes from the Old French 'carote' and the Latin 'carota'. The Latin term is etymologically related to Greek 'karลton', which reflects the root of the word across several languages. Carrots have been cultivated since antiquity, initially for their medicinal properties and later for their nutritional benefits. The color 'carroty' likely emerged as carrots became widely recognized and associated with a distinct hue. Over time, 'carroty' has made its way into the English language, particularly in artistic and descriptive contexts, reflecting the bright and distinctive color of this popular vegetable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,720, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.