Pinker: meaning, definitions and examples
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pinker
[ หpษชลkษr ]
color description
The term 'pinker' refers to a shade that is more vivid or closer to pink in color compared to another object. It is often used to describe flowers, clothing, or other items that exhibit a lighter or more vibrant pink hue. When comparing two colors, one might say that one is 'pinker' than the other, indicating a difference in their saturation and brightness levels. 'Pinker' can also be used informally to describe a sense of cheerfulness or light-heartedness associated with the color pink.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The roses are a much pinker shade than I expected.
- She chose a pinker dress for the summer party.
- The sky turned a pinker hue during sunset.
- His new phone case is a lot pinker than his old one.
Translations
Translations of the word "pinker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rosado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช rosa
๐ฎ๐ฉ merah muda
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะถะตะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rรณลผowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใฏ
๐ซ๐ท rose
๐ช๐ธ rosa
๐น๐ท pembe
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ rลฏลพovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ruลพovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒ่ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ roza
๐ฎ๐ธ bleikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทาัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแกแคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงษhrayฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ rosa
Word origin
The word 'pinker' is derived from the color 'pink', which originates from the late 14th century. The term 'pink' itself is believed to come from the flower named 'pinks' (Dianthus), which exhibit similar shades. The use of 'pinker' as a comparative form of 'pink' has evolved over time, reflecting the modern English language's trend of creating comparative forms with suffixes. Initially, 'pink' was used to describe the color but over time, it has also become associated with cultural and social significance, particularly surrounding themes of femininity and youth. The transformation of the word from describing a color to embodying emotion and appeal marks its integration into daily vocabulary, reinforcing its presence in fashion, art, and design up to contemporary usage.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,839, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 38836 ravelled
- 38837 honcho
- 38838 shinning
- 38839 pinker
- 38840 argumentatively
- 38841 monotheist
- 38842 irenic
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