Meaning & Definition of word "Colors"

Colors

/ˈkʌlərz/

1. The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
- Example: The artist chose vibrant colors for her painting.
2. A characteristic or quality; especially a distinctive one.
- Example: The team's colors are blue and gold.
3. The variety of different hues and shades that can be seen in objects.
- Example: The garden was filled with a beautiful array of colors.

1. To give a particular color to something.
- Example: She colors her hair every few months.
2. To change or affect the way something is perceived.
- Example: His opinions often color his view of the facts.

Middle English 'colur', from Old French 'color', from Latin 'color'

in color:

Referring to something displayed in color rather than black and white.

seeing red:

Being angry or upset.

out of the blue:

Something happening unexpectedly.

green thumb:

Someone good at gardening.

tickled pink:

Really pleased or happy about something.

chromatic:

Pertaining to colors or color.

Meaning: Colors referring to gang affiliations.

Example Sentence: He wore his team's colors at the game.

Meaning: To color something means to embellish it or change how it appears.

Example Sentence: She added a little story to color her resume.