color Synonyms
Another word for color
• noun (Context 1)
The visual property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
"The autumn leaves turned a brilliant hue of gold and crimson."
• verb (Context 2)
To change the hue of something by painting, dyeing, or shading it.
"The children spent the afternoon using crayons to dye the drawings."
• noun (Context 3)
A substance, such as a dye, pigment, or paint, that imparts a hue to something.
"The artist mixed several natural colors on her wooden palette."
• noun (Context 4)
Pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone's race, ethnicity, or state of health.
"After a brisk walk in the winter air, healthy complexion returned to her cheeks."
• noun (Context 5)
Vividness, interest, or distinctive character in a story, performance, or setting.
"The historical novel is rich in local vividness and period detail."
• verb (Context 6)
To influence, bias, or distort a person's judgment, opinion, or representation of facts.
"Personal experiences often bias the way historians interpret past events."
• verb (Context 7)
To blush or become red in the face, typically from embarrassment or emotion.
"He colored slightly when the committee praised his work in public."
Opposites of color
The opposite of color shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: