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pinker

 

[ หˆpษชล‹kษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

blusher, carnation, rosier.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rosado

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 rลฏลพovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruลพovรฝ

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 '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.