Teal: meaning, definitions and examples

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teal

 

[ tiːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color

A dark greenish-blue color.

Synonyms

aquamarine, blue-green, turquoise.

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Word Description / Examples
teal

Used to describe a medium to dark greenish-blue color. Often seen in fashion and interior design.

  • She wore a stunning teal dress to the party
  • The walls of the living room were painted in a calming teal shade
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.

  • The painting featured vibrant blue-green hues
  • The river had a blue-green tint to it
aquamarine

Commonly used to refer to a light, bright blue-green color, reminiscent of shallow seawater. Frequently used in describing gemstones and fashion.

  • Her necklace featured a beautiful aquamarine stone
  • The cover of her notebook was a soft aquamarine
turquoise

Describes a bright blue to greenish-blue color, often used for gemstones and tropical waters.

  • She adorned her ears with turquoise earrings
  • The sea was a stunning turquoise color

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,594, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.