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cerulean

 

[ səˈruː.li.ən ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

color

deep blue in color like a clear sky

Synonyms

azure, sapphire, sky-blue

Examples of usage

  • The cerulean waters of the Caribbean Sea were mesmerizing.
  • She painted her room in a soothing cerulean shade.
Context #2 | Noun

ornithology

a small passerine bird that is mainly blue or azure in color

Synonyms

bluebird, warbler

Examples of usage

  • The cerulean warbler is known for its beautiful plumage.
  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare cerulean in the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "cerulean" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cerúleo

🇮🇳 नील-नीला

🇩🇪 himmelblau

🇮🇩 biru langit

🇺🇦 блакитний

🇵🇱 błękitny

🇯🇵 セルリアンブルー (serurian burū)

🇫🇷 céruléen

🇪🇸 cerúleo

🇹🇷 gök mavisi

🇰🇷 하늘색 (haneulsaek)

🇸🇦 أزرق سماوي

🇨🇿 blankytný

🇸🇰 blankytný

🇨🇳 天蓝色 (tiānlán sè)

🇸🇮 nebesno moder

🇮🇸 himnablár

🇰🇿 көк аспан

🇬🇪 ცისფერი (cisperi)

🇦🇿 səmavi mavi

🇲🇽 cerúleo

Etymology

The word 'cerulean' comes from the Latin word 'caeruleus', meaning 'sky-blue'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a deep blue color resembling a clear sky. The association with the sky and nature gives the word a sense of calm and beauty. In ornithology, 'cerulean' is used to describe a type of small blue bird, adding a touch of elegance to the name.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,296 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.