hue — a color or shade; a particular variety of color
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a color or shade; a particular variety of color
Pronunciation (IPA): /hjuː/
Example Sentences
- The chameleon changed its hue faster than my mood during Monday morning meetings.
- Her dress matched the autumn leaves in their golden hues.
- The artist mixed different hues to create the perfect shade of embarrassment red.
hue
NOUN[/hjuː/]
a color or shade; a particular variety of color
The sunset painted the sky in every hue of orange and pink.
This blue hue feels so true!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'hue' meaning 'color' or 'appearance,' which likely derives from Germanic origins related to appearance and visibility.
Breakdown
'hue' is a simple root word with no morpheme breakdown; it entered English as a single unit from Old French without internal affixes or combinable parts
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📝Examples
“The chameleon changed its hue faster than my mood during Monday morning meetings.”
“Her dress matched the autumn leaves in their golden hues.”
“The artist mixed different hues to create the perfect shade of embarrassment red.”
“The ocean displayed every possible hue of blue under the changing light.”
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