Ultramarine: meaning, definitions and examples

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ultramarine

 

[ หŒสŒltrษ™หˆmษ›rษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color type

Ultramarine is a bright blue pigment that was originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a fine powder. It is known for its vibrant color and historical significance in art, especially during the Renaissance.

Synonyms

azure, blue, cobalt blue

Examples of usage

  • The artist used ultramarine to create a vivid sky in the painting.
  • Ultramarine is prized for its stability and lightfastness.
  • Many ancient painters favored ultramarine for its richness and depth.

Translations

Translations of the word "ultramarine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ultramarinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคพเคฎเคฐเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ultramarin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ultramarine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะปัŒั‚ั€ะฐะผะฐั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ultramarin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒซใƒˆใƒฉใƒžใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท outremer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ultramarino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ultramarine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธํŠธ๋ผ๋งˆ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ุชุฑุงู…ุงุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ultramarรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ultramarรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ultramarin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ultramarรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะปัŒั‚ั€ะฐะผะฐั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ultramarin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ultramarino

Word origin

The term 'ultramarine' derives from the Latin 'ultramarinus', which means 'beyond the sea'. This refers to the fact that the lapis lazuli needed to make the original ultramarine pigment was sourced from Afghanistan and then transported across the sea to Europe, making it one of the most expensive pigments available until the development of synthetic alternatives. The use of ultramarine dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was utilized for decorative purposes, and it gained prominence in medieval Europe for important religious paintings. Throughout history, its scarcity and vibrant color made it a symbol of aspiration and luxury in art.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,045 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.