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Pink

UK /["/pɪŋk/"]/US /["/pɪŋk/"]/

Definition

pale red in colour

In simple words: A color that is a mix of red and white.

Examples

  • pale pink roses
  • She went bright pink with embarrassment.
  • The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky.
  • She was wearing a hot *(= bright)* pink top.
  • Outside, the sky is turning pink.
  • He was pink with anger.
  • She could feel herself going pink.
  • The western sky was glowing pink.
  • the **pink pound** *(= money spent by and lesbians as an influence in the economy)
  • pale pink politics

Usage notes

Commonly used to describe colors of objects, clothing, or decorations. It is usually seen as a soft or feminine color. In some contexts, it can represent playfulness or tenderness.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'pink' like 'pinky' — the little finger that’s often painted in this soft color.

Collocations

  • glow
  • go
  • grow
  • fluorescent
  • hot
  • baby
  • with

Synonyms

  • rose
  • blush
  • carnation
  • fuchsia
  • magenta

Antonyms

  • black
  • white
  • gray

Common mistakes

  • 'Pink' is not a noun by itself unless referring to the color; often confused with 'pinking' which means to cut fabric.
  • Learners might use 'pink' as a verb incorrectly, forgetting it is primarily an adjective.
  • Confusing the shade of 'pink' with similar shades like 'rose' or 'salmon'.