Cool MateMeaning of Colored
having a particular color or different colors
In simple words: Having a color or different colors.
Colored in a sentence
- **brightly colored** balloons
- The street was ablaze with colored lights.
- vases made of colored glass
- She was wearing a cream-colored suit.
- The words are written in a **different-colored** ink.
- He uses ink and **colored pencils** in his drawings.
How to use Colored
Use 'colored' to describe something that has a specific color or various colors. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it when describing people to prevent offense, preferring 'people of color' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a rainbow — it has many 'colors', and something that is 'colored' has one or more of them.
Related words
Collocations with Colored
- colored paper
- colored pencils
- colored lights
- colored markers
Synonyms for Colored
- painted
- dyed
- tinted
- hued
Opposites of Colored
- colorless
- plain
Common mistakes with Colored
- 'Color' used as a verb instead of 'colored'.
- Using 'coloured' in American English instead of 'colored'.
- Confusing 'color' with 'shade'.
Colored appears in
Colored in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملون
يمتلك لونًا أو ألوانًا مختلفة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রঙিন
রঙ বা বিভিন্ন রঙের অধিকারী।
- GermanDeutsch
farbig, bunt
Hat eine Farbe oder verschiedene Farben.
- SpanishEspañol
De color
Tener un color o diferentes colores.
- Persianفارسی
رنگی
یه رنگی داره یا رنگهای مختلف داره.
- FrenchFrançais
Coloré, Colorée
Qui a une couleur ou plusieurs couleurs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रंगीन
रंग वाला या कई रंगों वाला।
- ItalianItaliano
Colorato/a/i/e
Che ha un colore o colori diversi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colorido
Que tem cor ou cores diferentes.
- RussianРусский
Цветной, разноцветный
Имеющий цвет или разные цвета.
- Urduاردو
رنگین, رنگدار
کسی چیز کا رنگین ہونا یا کئی رنگوں والا ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
有色的
有颜色或不同颜色。
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Colored
What does Colored mean?
Having a color or different colors.
What is the definition of Colored?
having a particular color or different colors
How do you use Colored in a sentence?
**brightly colored** balloons
Can you give another example of Colored?
The street was ablaze with colored lights.
What are synonyms for Colored?
Common alternatives include painted, dyed, tinted, hued.
What is the opposite of Colored?
Opposite meanings include colorless, plain.
What words go with Colored?
It commonly pairs with colored paper, colored pencils, colored lights, colored markers.
What are common mistakes when using Colored?
'Color' used as a verb instead of 'colored'. Using 'coloured' in American English instead of 'colored'. Confusing 'color' with 'shade'.
How do you pronounce Colored?
US: /["/ˈkʌlərd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌləd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Colored?
Use 'colored' to describe something that has a specific color or various colors. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it when describing people to prevent offense, preferring 'people of color' instead.
What CEFR level is Colored?
"Colored" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.