What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ochreous
Example
The walls of the old house were painted in an ochreous hue. [ochreous: adjective]
Example
The artist mixed ochreous pigments to create a warm, earthy tone. [ochreous: adjective]
ocherous
Example
The soil in the garden had an ocherous tint due to the presence of iron oxide. [ocherous: adjective]
Example
The painting was created using ocherous pigments that gave it a warm, rustic feel. [ocherous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ocherous is more common than ochreous in both British and American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ochreous and ocherous?
Both words are considered formal and may be used in academic or technical writing, but ochreous may be perceived as slightly more formal due to its less frequent usage.
