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Yellow: meaning, definitions and examples

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yellow

 

[ หˆjษ›loสŠ ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Color
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amarelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuning

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผรณล‚ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ป„่‰ฒใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jaune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amarillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž€์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพlutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพltรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป„่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gulur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amarillo

Etymology

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.

See also: yellowing, yellowish.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,743, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.