Colours and patterns – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: amber, auburn, beige, black, blue… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
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Word list
- amber /'æmbər/ (noun) — a yellow-brown color like tree resin
Example:The lamp gave off a warm amber light.
Synonyms: golden, yellow-brown, honey-colored - auburn /'ɔ:bərn/ (adjective) — a reddish-brown color, like some hair
Example:She has auburn hair.
Synonyms: reddish-brown, chestnut, rust-colored - beige /beɪʒ/ (adjective) — a light brownish-gray color
Example:He wore a beige coat.
Synonyms: tan, cream, sand-colored - black /blæk/ (adjective) — the darkest color, like night without light
Example:The room was painted black.
Synonyms: dark, jet-black, ebony - blue /blu:/ (adjective) — a color between green and violet, like the sky
Example:The sky was a clear blue.
Synonyms: azure, sky blue, cerulean - bluey green /,blu:i 'ɡri:n/ (adjective) — A blue-green color, like the sea.
Example:She painted the wall bluey green.
Synonyms: blue-green, teal, sea green - chestnut /'tʃɛstnʌt/ (adjective) — A deep reddish-brown color, like a chestnut nut.
Example:The sofa was a warm chestnut brown.
Synonyms: reddish-brown, brown, auburn - colourful /'kʌlərfəl/ (adjective) — having many bright or varied colors
Example:She wore a colourful scarf.
Synonyms: bright, vibrant, multicolored - coral /'kɔ:rəl/ (adjective) — A pinkish-orange color, like sea coral.
Example:She wore a coral dress.
Synonyms: pinkish-orange, salmon, peach - crimson /'krɪmzən/ (adjective) — A strong dark red color.
Example:The sunset turned the clouds crimson.
Synonyms: deep red, dark red, scarlet - emerald /'ɛmərəld/ (adjective) — A bright green color, like a gemstone.
Example:The ring had an emerald stone.
Synonyms: green, bright green, jade - ginger /'dʒɪndʒər/ (adjective) — A reddish-yellow color, like the hair of some people.
Example:She has ginger hair.
Synonyms: reddish-yellow, auburn, red-gold - golden /'ɡoʊldən/ (adjective) — bright yellow like gold
Example:The room was painted a golden color.
Synonyms: gold-colored, yellow, amber - green /ɡri:n/ (adjective) — The color between blue and yellow.
Example:She painted the walls green.
Synonyms: greenish, verdant - grey /ɡreɪ/ (adjective) — A color between black and white.
Example:The sky turned grey before the storm.
Synonyms: gray, slate - harsh colours /hɑ:rʃ 'kʌlərz/ (noun) — Colors that are strong, bright, and unpleasant to look at.
Example:The room was decorated with harsh colours.
Synonyms: bright colors, strong colors - jade /dʒeɪd/ (adjective) — a deep green color like the stone it is named after
Example:She wore a jade dress.
Synonyms: green, emerald - jet black /dʒɛt blæk/ (adjective) — very dark black with a slight blue shine
Example:He drove a jet black car.
Synonyms: pitch black, coal black - lime /laɪm/ (noun) — a bright yellow-green color like the small citrus fruit
Example:The walls were painted lime.
Synonyms: lime green, yellow-green - look green /lʊk ɡri:n/ (phrase) — to appear green to the eye
Example:The leaves look green in the sunlight.
Synonyms: appear green, seem green - mauve /moʊv/ (adjective) — a pale purple color with a gray tint
Example:She wore a mauve scarf.
Synonyms: pale purple, lavender - monochrome /'mɒnəkrəʊm/ (adjective) — using only one color or shades of one color
Example:The room was decorated in a monochrome style.
Synonyms: single-color, one-color, limited-color - mousy /'maʊzi/ (adjective) — dull brownish gray in color
Example:The bird had a mousy brown coat.
Synonyms: grayish-brown, dull brown, brownish gray - navy /'neɪvi/ (adjective) — a very dark blue color like a sailor's uniform
Example:He wore a navy jacket to the meeting.
Synonyms: dark blue, deep blue, navy blue - pastel /'pæstəl/ (adjective) — a soft, light color with little strong pigment
Example:She chose a pastel pink for the walls.
Synonyms: soft color, light shade, pale color - pitch black /pɪtʃ blæk/ (adjective) — completely black with no light showing through
Example:The cave was pitch black inside.
Synonyms: completely black, utterly dark, dark as night - primary colour /'praɪməri 'kʌlə/ (noun) — one of the basic colors used to make other colors
Example:Red, blue, and yellow are primary colours.
Synonyms: basic color, base color, fundamental color - red /rɛd/ (adjective) — the color of blood or ripe apples
Example:The apple was bright red.
Synonyms: crimson, scarlet, ruby - reddish brown /,rɛdɪʃ 'braʊn/ (adjective) — brown with a strong red tint
Example:The horse had a reddish brown coat.
Synonyms: brownish red, rusty brown, red-brown - ruby /'ru:bi/ (noun) — a deep red gemstone
Example:She wore a ruby ring.
Synonyms: deep red gem, red gemstone, ruby stone
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