Coloured: meaning, definitions and examples

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coloured

 

[ หˆkสŒlษ™d ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in British English

Having color or a particular color. This term is commonly used in British English to describe something that has been painted or dyed in a specific color.

Synonyms

colorful, dyed, painted.

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Word Description / Examples
coloured

Mainly used in British English to describe something that has color. It can be used in various contexts like objects, fabrics, etc.

  • She wore a brightly coloured dress to the party.
  • The artist coloured the sketch with vibrant hues.
colorful

Commonly used to describe something that has many colors or is very vibrant and eye-catching. Used in American English and often in a positive, lively context.

  • The garden was full of colorful flowers.
  • He has a very colorful personality.
painted

Used to describe something that has been covered with paint. Often refers to walls, art, and other surfaces that require painting.

  • The room was freshly painted in pastel colors.
  • He painted a beautiful landscape on canvas.
dyed

Specifically used for materials that have been colored using a dye. Commonly used for hair, fabrics, and other materials.

  • She dyed her hair a deep shade of red.
  • The fabric was dyed blue.

Examples of usage

  • The coloured walls of the house stood out in the neighborhood.
  • She was wearing a brightly coloured dress to the party.
Context #2 | Adjective

derogatory term

Used in a derogatory way to describe a person of non-white descent. This term is considered offensive and inappropriate in modern usage.

Examples of usage

  • He was discriminated against because he was coloured.
  • She was hurt by the use of the term coloured to describe her ethnicity.

Translations

Translations of the word "coloured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colorido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช farbig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berwarna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŒะพั€ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolorowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒไป˜ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coloreado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renkli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰๊น” ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barvni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coloreado

Etymology

The term 'coloured' originated in the late 18th century as a way to describe something with color. Over time, it was used to refer to people of non-white descent, particularly in colonial contexts. However, the term has fallen out of favor due to its derogatory connotations and is considered offensive in contemporary usage.

See also: colour, colourful, discoloured.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,888, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.