Teal: meaning, definitions and examples
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teal
[ tiːl ]
color
A dark greenish-blue color.
Synonyms
aquamarine, blue-green, turquoise.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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teal |
Used to describe a medium to dark greenish-blue color. Often seen in fashion and interior design.
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blue-green |
A general term for any color that is a mix of blue and green. Can be used in various contexts including art, design, and nature.
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aquamarine |
Commonly used to refer to a light, bright blue-green color, reminiscent of shallow seawater. Frequently used in describing gemstones and fashion.
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turquoise |
Describes a bright blue to greenish-blue color, often used for gemstones and tropical waters.
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Examples of usage
- The walls were painted in a beautiful teal color.
- She wore a teal dress to the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "teal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 verde-azulado
🇮🇳 हरी-नीला
🇩🇪 blaugrün
🇮🇩 biru kehijauan
🇺🇦 синьо-зелений
🇵🇱 morski
🇯🇵 ティール (tiiru)
🇫🇷 sarcelle
🇪🇸 verde azulado
🇹🇷 camgöbeği
🇰🇷 청록색 (cheongnoksaek)
🇸🇦 أخضر مزرق
🇨🇿 tyrkysový
🇸🇰 tyrkysový
🇨🇳 青绿色 (qīng lǜsè)
🇸🇮 modro-zelena
🇮🇸 blágrænn
🇰🇿 көкшіл жасыл
🇬🇪 ცისფერი
🇦🇿 mavi-yaşıl
🇲🇽 verde azulado
Etymology
The word 'teal' originated from the Middle English word 'tele', which came from the Old English word 'tealwe'. It has been used to describe the color of the common teal bird, which has a dark greenish-blue patch on its head. Over time, the term has been adopted to describe the color itself.