Baby blue

adjective

A light shade of blue, almost like the blue sky.

She painted her baby's room in a soft baby blue color.
Visual representation of "baby blue" - A light shade of blue, almost like the blue sky.

Often appears as...

  • baby blue eyes
  • baby blue color
adjective

Used to describe someone's sadness or melancholy condition.

He's been feeling baby blue ever since she left him.
Visual representation of "baby blue" - Used to describe someone's sadness or melancholy condition.

Often appears as...

  • feeling baby blue
  • looking baby blue

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A baby bird that is blue, often used to describe bird species that are blue in color.

The baby blue jay has just learned to fly.
Visual representation of "baby blue" - A baby bird that is blue, often used to describe bird species that are blue in color.

Often appears as...

  • baby blue jay
  • baby blue bird
adjective

A light shade of blue, almost like the blue sky.

She painted her baby's room in a soft baby blue color.
Visual representation of "baby blue" - A light shade of blue, almost like the blue sky.

Often appears as...

  • baby blue eyes
  • baby blue color
adjective

Used to describe someone's sadness or melancholy condition.

He's been feeling baby blue ever since she left him.
Visual representation of "baby blue" - Used to describe someone's sadness or melancholy condition.

Often appears as...

  • feeling baby blue
  • looking baby blue

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A baby bird that is blue, often used to describe bird species that are blue in color.

The baby blue jay has just learned to fly.
Visual representation of "baby blue" - A baby bird that is blue, often used to describe bird species that are blue in color.

Often appears as...

  • baby blue jay
  • baby blue bird
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "baby blue"
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Calm Connotation

Conveys peacefulness and serenity, often used in decoration.

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The nursery had a soothing baby blue wallpaper.
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Gender Stereotype

Traditionally associated with boys, but acceptable for any gender.

Illustration for Gender Stereotype
Despite old customs, her baby shower theme was baby blue for her girl.
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Fashion Hue

Popular color in fashion, gives a soft, understated look.

Illustration for Fashion Hue
He wore a baby blue tie to contrast his dark suit.
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Calm Connotation

Conveys peacefulness and serenity, often used in decoration.

Illustration for Calm Connotation
The nursery had a soothing baby blue wallpaper.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gender Stereotype

Traditionally associated with boys, but acceptable for any gender.

Illustration for Gender Stereotype
Despite old customs, her baby shower theme was baby blue for her girl.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Fashion Hue

Popular color in fashion, gives a soft, understated look.

Illustration for Fashion Hue
He wore a baby blue tie to contrast his dark suit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Calm Connotation

Conveys peacefulness and serenity, often used in decoration.

Illustration for Calm Connotation
The nursery had a soothing baby blue wallpaper.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gender Stereotype

Traditionally associated with boys, but acceptable for any gender.

Illustration for Gender Stereotype
Despite old customs, her baby shower theme was baby blue for her girl.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Fashion Hue

Popular color in fashion, gives a soft, understated look.

Illustration for Fashion Hue
He wore a baby blue tie to contrast his dark suit.
Visual representation of the word "Baby blue"

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