Pink: meaning, definitions and examples

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pink

 

[ pษชล‹k ]

Context #1 | Noun

color

A color that is a pale red or pale reddish-purple.

Synonyms

blush, coral, rose, salmon.

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Word Description / Examples
pink

General term for a light red color, often used for a wide range of contexts including fashion, decorations, and everyday objects.

  • She wore a pink dress to the party.
  • The walls of the nursery are painted pink.
rose

A rich and deeper shade of pink that often has romantic or luxurious connotations. Commonly used in florals, perfumes, and upscale fashion.

  • He gave her a bouquet of rose-colored flowers.
  • The perfume had a hint of rose.
blush

Softer and more delicate shade of pink, typically used in contexts related to fashion, makeup, and gentle aesthetics. Often associated with a natural, gentle feel.

  • She applied a blush lipstick to complement her makeup.
  • The wedding had blush-colored decor.
salmon

A pink color with a hint of orange, reminiscent of the color of salmon flesh. Often utilized in fashion, food literature, and some art contexts.

  • She wore a salmon-colored blouse to the meeting.
  • The painting had various shades of salmon.
coral

A shade that mixes pink and orange, creating a vibrant yet soft color. Often used in fashion, interior design, and beach or summer themes.

  • She chose a coral dress for the summertime picnic.
  • The living room is accented with coral cushions.

Examples of usage

  • The walls were painted in a soft pink color.
  • She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
  • The flowers in the garden bloomed in shades of pink.
  • The sunset painted the sky in hues of pink and orange.
  • The baby's cheeks turned pink from the cold.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who is naive or not very smart.

Synonyms

fool, naive, simpleton.

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pink

Used to describe a color that is typically a light shade of red, often seen in flowers, clothing, and other everyday items.

  • She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party
  • The sunset turned the sky a lovely shade of pink
fool

Refers to someone who lacks good judgment. Can be used in both serious and lighthearted situations. Often carries a negative connotation.

  • You'd be a fool to trust him after he lied to you
  • Stop acting like a fool and think before you speak
simpleton

A term for someone who is not very intelligent or shows lack of mental ability. Strongly negative and can be very insulting.

  • Only a simpleton would fall for that obvious trick
  • He's such a simpleton, he can't even do basic math
naive

Describes a person who is innocent and lacks experience or sophistication. Often used when someone is too trusting or lacks worldly knowledge. Can carry a mildly negative connotation implying gullibility.

  • She's so naive, she believed the scammer's story
  • His naive outlook on life left him unprepared for the real world

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a pink, use your common sense.
  • He's a bit of a pink when it comes to technology.
  • Sometimes I feel like a pink compared to my colleagues.
  • She may seem like a pink, but she's actually quite clever.

Translations

Translations of the word "pink" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merah muda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะถะตะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rรณลผowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pembe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„ํ™์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฑุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rลฏลพovรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruลพovรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ‰่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bleikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทา“ั‹ะปั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™hrayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rosa

Etymology

The word 'pink' as a color has its origins in the Dutch word 'pinck', which means small. It was first used to describe the flower of the same name, the pink carnation. Over time, the color pink became associated with femininity and sweetness. In the early 18th century, the word 'pink' was also used as a verb to cut or perforate in a zigzag pattern, leading to the term 'pinking shears'. As a slang term for a naive person, its origins are less clear but it is often used in a derogatory manner to imply someone is gullible or foolish.

See also: pinkish.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,449, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.