Hues: meaning, definitions and examples

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hues

 

[ hjuหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

colors

Hues refer to the different shades and tones of colors. They are variations of a single color, created by mixing it with white, black, or other colors.

Synonyms

shades, tints, tones

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a variety of hues to create a beautiful painting.
  • The sunset displayed a stunning array of hues in the sky.
  • She carefully selected the perfect hue of blue for the bedroom walls.
Context #2 | Noun

emotions

Hues can also refer to subtle differences in emotions or feelings. It can signify the nuances in one's mood or temperament.

Synonyms

nuances, shades, undertones

Examples of usage

  • Her face showed hues of sadness as she listened to the news.
  • The speech was filled with hues of optimism and hope for the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "hues" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เฅ‹เค‚ เค•เฅ€ เค›เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farbtรถne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nuansa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั‚ั–ะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odcienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒๅˆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท teintes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matices

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏุฑุฌุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odstรญny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odtiene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰ฒ่ฐƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odtenki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรฆbrigรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตาฃะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงalarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matices

Etymology

The word 'hues' originated from the Old French word 'hue', meaning a color or form of a color. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe various shades and tones of colors. Over time, the term has also been extended to represent subtle differences in emotions and feelings, adding a deeper layer of complexity to its meaning.

See also: hue.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,950, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.