Colors

/ˈkʌlərz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

The artist chose vibrant colors for her painting.

A characteristic or quality; especially a distinctive one.

The team's colors are blue and gold.

The variety of different hues and shades that can be seen in objects.

The garden was filled with a beautiful array of colors.

verb

To give a particular color to something.

She colors her hair every few months.

To change or affect the way something is perceived.

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.

Colors referring to gang affiliations.

He wore his team's colors at the game.

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

She added a little story to color her resume.