Colour

/ˈkʌlə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The property possessed by an object of producing differents sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
The artist used a vibrant colour palette for the landscape painting.
A particular shade of a given color.
She chose a bright red colour for her new car.
A characteristic or quality that gives something a distinctive appearance.
His personality has such a cheerful colour that everyone enjoys being around him.
verb
To give something a particular colour.
She decided to colour her hair blue for the summer.
To influence or change something in a particular way.
His experiences in life colour his perception of success.

Etymology

From Old French 'colour', from Latin 'color'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

colour blind:
A person unable to distinguish some colors due to an eye condition.
add colour to something:
To make an event or situation more interesting or lively.
in full colour:
In vibrant and bright visuals, not in black and white.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To die or change appearance.
After the summer, the leaves will colour.
A term for a flag or emblem, often used in contexts involving pride.
They proudly wore their country's colours at the parade.