Hued: meaning, definitions and examples

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hued

 

[ hjuหd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

colorful

The term 'hued' refers to something that has a particular color or shade. It is often used to describe objects, artworks, or settings that exhibit distinct and vivid colors. The word is derived from the older term 'hue,' which signifies the quality that makes a color discernible. When something is described as 'hued,' it implies a specific vibrancy or intensity of color, often enhancing the aesthetic appeal. It's commonly used in discussions about art, design, and nature.

Synonyms

colored, painted, shaded, tinted

Examples of usage

  • The painting was filled with richly hued landscapes.
  • She wore a beautifully hued dress at the party.
  • The sky turned a stunningly hued orange at sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "hued" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tingido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefรคrbt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berwarna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑะฐั€ะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabarwiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒใฅใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท teintรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tinteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renkli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰์น ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabarvenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zafarbenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obarvan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tinteado

Etymology

The word 'hued' originated from the Middle English term 'hue,' which itself can be traced back to the Old French word 'hue' and the Latin 'color.' The evolution of the term has seen it become more broadly utilized in the English language to describe not just the color as a characteristic but its nuances in terms of brightness, saturation, and overall vibrancy. 'Hued' began to be commonly used during the late 15th century, particularly in artistic contexts, where the focus was on the visual elements and how they could evoke emotion and perception. The linguistic journey reflects the growing appreciation for color in art and design, and 'hued' encapsulates the essence of color applied to various subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,300, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.