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Definition of cerulean

cerulean

/səˈruːliən/
ce · ru · le · an
Plural:ceruleans
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cerulean Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a deep, vivid blue color resembling that of a clear, cloudless sky.

Example

"The artist used bold strokes of paint to capture the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean."

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• noun

1

A deep sky-blue color, or a pigment consisting typically of cobalt stannate used in painting.

Example

"She mixed white into the cerulean to create a softer tint for the horizon."

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• Rhymes for cerulean

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from the Latin 'caeruleus' (dark blue, blue-green), a diminutive derivative of 'caelum' meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cerulean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cerulean
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