Indigo

/ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A deep blue color, especially the color of the dye obtained from the plant Indigofera.

She painted her bedroom a rich shade of indigo.

A plant of the genus Indigofera, from which a blue dye is obtained.

The artisans harvested indigo to produce the dye for their textiles.

The color of indigo, often mentioned as one of the seven colors of the rainbow.

The sunset displayed a stunning gradient of colors, including vibrant indigo.

adjective

Of a deep blue color, resembling that of indigo dye.

She wore an indigo dress that complemented her complexion beautifully.

The word 'indigo' comes from the Latin 'indicum', which means 'from India'.

indigo child

A child presumed to have special abilities or traits.

indigo plant

The plant used to produce indigo dye.

indigo sky

Refers to a dark blue sky, often at twilight.

dyestuff

A substance used for dyeing textiles.

color

The characteristic of visual perception that allows differentiation.

spectrum

The band of colors produced when light is dispersed.

Referring to a person who is seen as different or unique.

He's always been a bit of an indigo, never quite fitting in with the crowd.

A term for a deep or moody vibe.

That song has such an indigo feel to it, very introspective.