Cerulean

usgb/sɪˈruːliən/
adjective

A deep blue colour, like a clear sky.

She was wearing a dress of cerulean blue.
Visual representation of "cerulean" - A deep blue colour, like a clear sky

Often appears as...

  • cerulean sky
  • cerulean blue
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Vivid Imagery

Cerulean often evokes a vivid mental image of a deep, beautiful blue expanse.

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The artist's cerulean depiction of the ocean captured its vastness perfectly.
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Color Specificity

Use 'cerulean' to describe a specific shade of blue that is bright and deep.

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The cerulean hue of the scarf reminded her of summer skies.
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Poetic Tone

'Cerulean' can add a poetic or artistic tone to descriptions because of its aesthetic associations.

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The poet spoke of a cerulean dream, enchanting and serene.
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