ultramarine — A brilliant deep blue color or pigment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A brilliant deep blue color or pigment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌltrəməˈriːn/
Example Sentences
- The expensive ultramarine paint cost more than the artist's lunch money for a week.
- Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' features beautiful ultramarine swirls in the sky.
- She accidentally squeezed too much ultramarine and turned her white canvas into a mini ocean.
ultramarine
NOUN[/ˌʌltrəməˈriːn/]
A brilliant deep blue color or pigment
Brilliant deep blue paint color
From pristine marine waters, ultramarine treasures shine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Medieval Latin ultramarinus, meaning 'from beyond the sea.' The term emerged because the precious blue pigment was extracted from lapis lazuli ore in Afghanistan and imported across the sea to Europe, making it an exotic and valuable commodity.
Breakdown
ultra- (beyond) + marinus (of the sea). The compound literally describes something originating from overseas, reflecting the pigment's distant geographical origin.
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📝Examples
“The expensive ultramarine paint cost more than the artist's lunch money for a week.”
“Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' features beautiful ultramarine swirls in the sky.”
“She accidentally squeezed too much ultramarine and turned her white canvas into a mini ocean.”
“The ultramarine jewelry matched perfectly with her evening gown.”
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