Cool MateMeaning of Coloured
having a particular colour or different colours
In simple words: Having a color; not just black and white.
Coloured in a sentence
- **brightly coloured** balloons
- He uses ink and coloured pencils in his drawings.
- The street was ablaze with coloured lights.
- vases made of coloured glass
- dark-coloured jeans
- She was wearing a cream-coloured suit.
- The words are written in a different-coloured ink.
- She wore a richly coloured silk dress.
- variously coloured birds
How to use Coloured
Used to describe something that has a specific color, often when contrasting with plain or white things. Common in art and design contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless specifying types of paper or materials.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'color' + 'u' for United Kingdom, where they spell it with a 'u'.
Related words
Collocations with Coloured
- be
- boldly
- brightly
- brilliantly
Synonyms for Coloured
- tinted
- dyed
- painted
- hued
Opposites of Coloured
- colorless
- plain
Common mistakes with Coloured
- Confused with 'colored' — many English-speaking regions might prefer 'colored' instead of 'coloured'.
- Omitting the 'u' in British English — remember to include it if using British spelling.
Coloured appears in
Coloured in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملون
يمتلك لونًا؛ ليس فقط بالأبيض والأسود.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রঙিন
রঙ আছে এমন; শুধু সাদা-কালো নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
farbig
Eine Farbe habend; nicht nur schwarz und weiß.
- SpanishEspañol
Coloreado
Tener un color; no solo blanco y negro.
- Persianفارسی
رنگی
دارای رنگ؛ نه فقط سیاه و سفید.
- FrenchFrançais
coloré
Qui a une couleur ; pas juste noir et blanc.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रंगीन
रंग वाला; सिर्फ काला-सफेद नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Colorato
Che ha un colore; non solo bianco e nero.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colorido
Que tem cor; não apenas preto e branco.
- RussianРусский
цветной, окрашенный
Имеющий цвет; не просто черно-белый.
- Urduاردو
رنگین, رنگ دار
رنگین، سیاہ و سفید کے علاوہ۔
- Chinese中文
有色的
有颜色的；不仅仅是黑白的。
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Coloured
What does Coloured mean?
Having a color; not just black and white.
What is the definition of Coloured?
having a particular colour or different colours
How do you use Coloured in a sentence?
**brightly coloured** balloons
Can you give another example of Coloured?
He uses ink and coloured pencils in his drawings.
What are synonyms for Coloured?
Common alternatives include tinted, dyed, painted, hued.
What is the opposite of Coloured?
Opposite meanings include colorless, plain.
What words go with Coloured?
It commonly pairs with be, boldly, brightly, brilliantly.
What are common mistakes when using Coloured?
Confused with 'colored' — many English-speaking regions might prefer 'colored' instead of 'coloured'. Omitting the 'u' in British English — remember to include it if using British spelling.
How do you pronounce Coloured?
US: /["/ˈkʌlərd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌləd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Coloured?
Used to describe something that has a specific color, often when contrasting with plain or white things. Common in art and design contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless specifying types of paper or materials.
What CEFR level is Coloured?
"Coloured" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.