coloured

[ˈkʌləd]

coloured Definition

  • 1having a color or colors, often used to describe skin color
  • 2painted or dyed a particular color

Using coloured: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coloured" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The walls were coloured in shades of blue and green.

  • Example

    She is a woman of coloured ethnicity.

  • Example

    He was wearing a brightly coloured shirt.

coloured Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with coloured

  • a person who is not white, often used to describe people of non-European descent

    Example

    As a person of colour, she has faced discrimination and prejudice throughout her life.

  • rose-colored glasses

    an optimistic perception of something, often ignoring negative aspects

    Example

    He tends to see everything through rose-colored glasses, even when things are not going well.

  • a pencil with a colored core used for drawing or coloring

    Example

    She loves to draw with colored pencils, creating vibrant and detailed illustrations.

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Summary: coloured in Brief

The term 'coloured' [ˈkʌləd] describes something that has a color or colors, such as painted or dyed objects or people's skin. It can be used to refer to people of non-European descent, as in 'She is a woman of coloured ethnicity.' 'Coloured' also appears in phrases like 'rose-colored glasses,' which denotes an overly optimistic view, and 'coloured pencil,' a type of drawing tool.

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