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cerulean

[səˈruː.li.ən]

cerulean Definition

a deep blue color like that of a clear sky.

Using cerulean: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cerulean sky was reflected in the calm lake below.

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    She wore a cerulean dress to match her eyes.

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    The artist used cerulean paint to create the ocean waves.

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    The bird's feathers were a beautiful shade of cerulean.

cerulean Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cerulean

Phrases with cerulean

  • a bright, deep blue color

    Example

    The artist mixed cerulean blue with white to create a lighter shade.

  • a small songbird with bright blue and white plumage

    Example

    The cerulean warbler is an endangered species due to habitat loss.

  • the deep blue color of the ocean

    Example

    The sailors were mesmerized by the cerulean seas stretching out before them.

Origins of cerulean

from Latin 'caeruleus', meaning 'dark blue'

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Summary: cerulean in Brief

'Cerulean' [səˈruː.li.ən] is an adjective that describes a deep blue color similar to that of a clear sky. It is often used to describe natural elements such as the sky, water, or birds. 'Cerulean blue' is a brighter, more vivid shade of blue, while 'cerulean warbler' refers to a small songbird with bright blue and white feathers.

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