Colors: meaning, definitions and examples

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colors

 

[ หˆkสŒlษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual perception

Colors are the characteristic of an object that we see due to the way it reflects or emits light. They are typically described in terms of hue, saturation, and brightness.

Synonyms

hues, shades, tints

Examples of usage

  • The rainbow displays a wide range of colors.
  • She painted her room in bright colors.
  • The artist carefully blended different colors to create a masterpiece.
Context #2 | Noun

variety or diversity

Colors can also refer to the variety or diversity of something. It can be used metaphorically to describe different types or kinds of things.

Synonyms

diversity, range, variety

Examples of usage

  • The event was a celebration of the rich colors of cultures around the world.
  • The team displayed a wide range of skills and talents, showcasing their colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "colors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ warna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŒะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couleurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renkler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูˆุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barvy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขœ่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™nglษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colores

Etymology

The word 'colors' originated from the Latin word 'color' which means appearance, hue, or tint. Throughout history, colors have played a significant role in human culture, art, and communication. Different cultures have associated various meanings and symbolism with different colors, leading to the rich tapestry of color symbolism we have today.

See also: color, colorant, coloration, colored, colorful, colorfulness, coloring, discolor, discoloration, discolored, discoloring, multicolored.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,622, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.