Yellow: meaning, definitions and examples

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yellow

[ ˈjɛloʊ ]

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color

Having a color like that of gold or the sun.

Synonyms

amber, blonde, gold, golden

Examples of usage

The sunflowers in the field were a bright yellow.
She painted her front door a cheerful yellow.
The taxi was easy to spot with its bright yellow color.

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color

The color between green and orange in the spectrum; colored like ripe lemons or egg yolks.

Synonyms

gold, lemon, mustard, saffron

Examples of usage

She wore a beautiful dress in shades of yellow.
The artist used various shades of yellow in his painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "yellow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amarelo

🇮🇳 पीला

🇩🇪 gelb

🇮🇩 kuning

🇺🇦 жовтий

🇵🇱 żółty

🇯🇵 黄色い

🇫🇷 jaune

🇪🇸 amarillo

🇹🇷 sarı

🇰🇷 노란색

🇸🇦 أصفر

🇨🇿 žlutý

🇸🇰 žltý

🇨🇳 黄色

🇸🇮 rumen

🇮🇸 gulur

🇰🇿 сары

🇬🇪 ყვითელი

🇦🇿 sarı

🇲🇽 amarillo

Word origin

The word 'yellow' originated from the Old English word 'geolu', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gelwaz'. The color yellow has been associated with sunshine, happiness, and energy. In various cultures, yellow is also a symbol of intellect and wisdom. Throughout history, yellow has been used in art, fashion, and design to evoke different emotions and meanings.