B1adjective5K

UK/["/ˈkʌləd/"]/US/["/ˈkʌlərd/"]/

Meaning 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

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.

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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.