Meaning & Definition of word "Colorless"

Colorless

/ˈkʌl.ər.ləs/

adjective:

  • 1. lacking color or hue; transparent or clear.
    • Example: The water from the spring was completely colorless and pure.
  • 2. lacking distinctive character or features; dull or uninspiring.
    • Example: The presentation was colorless and failed to engage the audience.
  • 3. not having any strong qualities or feelings; bland.
    • Example: His colorless personality made it hard for others to connect with him.

Etymology

The word 'colorless' is formed from 'color' + the suffix '-less', meaning without color.

Common Phrases and Expressions

colorless personality:

Refers to someone who lacks enthusiasm or charisma.

colorless ideas:

Ideas that are unoriginal or unexciting.

colorless water:

Water that is clear and without color.

Related Words

color:

The characteristic of visual perception described through color categories.

coloration:

The coloration of an object can affect its brightness and the way we perceive it.

Slang Meanings of colorless

Meaning: Boring or unexciting

Example Sentence: His jokes were so colorless, no one laughed.

Meaning: Lacking personality or depth

Example Sentence: That movie was colorless; I wouldn't recommend it.