Colour
noun
A characteristic of something seen by humans that comes from light reflected off or absorbed by it.
The sky changed colour as the sun set
Often appears as...
- change colour
- add colour
verb
To make something have a certain colour or colours.
She is colouring her hair red.
Often appears as...
- colour hair
- colour-in
noun
In a game, to be given one of the two or more colours which distinguish different players or team.
Which colour do you want to play - red or green?
Often appears as...
- choose colour
- play colour
verb
To influence or change the way one feels or behaves.
His reaction was coloured by his deep mistrust of her.
Often appears as...
- colour reaction
- colour perception
noun
Interesting or exciting addition or adjunct.
The anecdotes add colour to his narrative.
Often appears as...
- add colour
- brings colour
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
noun
A characteristic of something seen by humans that comes from light reflected off or absorbed by it.
The sky changed colour as the sun set
Often appears as...
- change colour
- add colour
verb
To make something have a certain colour or colours.
She is colouring her hair red.
Often appears as...
- colour hair
- colour-in
noun
In a game, to be given one of the two or more colours which distinguish different players or team.
Which colour do you want to play - red or green?
Often appears as...
- choose colour
- play colour
verb
To influence or change the way one feels or behaves.
His reaction was coloured by his deep mistrust of her.
Often appears as...
- colour reaction
- colour perception
noun
Interesting or exciting addition or adjunct.
The anecdotes add colour to his narrative.
Often appears as...
- add colour
- brings colour
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Light
Colours are perceived through light; without light, colours can't be seen.
In the dark, all cats are the same colour.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Meanings
Colours often have cultural significance, with varying meanings across different societies.
In some cultures, white is the colour of mourning.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Associations
Colours can evoke emotions; blue is often associated with calmness, red with passion.
She felt serene in the room with soft blue walls.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Light
Colours are perceived through light; without light, colours can't be seen.
In the dark, all cats are the same colour.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Meanings
Colours often have cultural significance, with varying meanings across different societies.
In some cultures, white is the colour of mourning.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Associations
Colours can evoke emotions; blue is often associated with calmness, red with passion.
She felt serene in the room with soft blue walls.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Light
Colours are perceived through light; without light, colours can't be seen.
In the dark, all cats are the same colour.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Meanings
Colours often have cultural significance, with varying meanings across different societies.
In some cultures, white is the colour of mourning.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Associations
Colours can evoke emotions; blue is often associated with calmness, red with passion.
She felt serene in the room with soft blue walls.
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Video examples
Filming The World's...
even in the middle of the day and those bright colors stand out so you you don't see them at all and then suddenly you'll get this flash of red and blue and they catch that tiny bit of light and they look absolutely stunning and then they just melt away and they're phantoms they just become invisible they're the deep calls that they make
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team. So all of those are cases in which our preconceived notions and our expectations color our world. But what happened in more important questions?
Video examples
How smart are...
at the bottom of long tubes by spitting water into them. While orangutans are able to pass cognitive tests with flying colors, there are certain problems that they need our help to solve. Indonesia has the world's highest rate of deforestation, and millions of acres of rain forest are burned annually
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How math saved my life PIPE...
how the television worked I said little rectangle pixels they change color and as they change color that changes the picture well right as I said that a kershel came on with a big o and you know how kids sometimes see right to the core of a problem she said
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Can you solve the...
but they've lived there since birth, and the dictator has ensured they can't learn their own eye color. There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves.
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New Zealand's Stunning...
All of a sudden you’re overlooking this amazing body of water with this huge cliff. I don’t think that I’ve seen that kind of a magical beach in my life. Like, jaw dropping. The water literally had like eight different shades of colours.
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Why elephants never...
different colors and elements. They can also recognize twelve distinct tones of music and recreate melodies. And yes, there is an elephant band. But perhaps the most amazing thing about elephants is a capacity even more important than
Video examples
History’s deadliest...
if they're on a shelf, the U.S. EPA warns against eating food off of them. Though we still occasionally run into issues with synthetic food dyes, our scientific understanding has helped us prune hazardous colors out of our lives.
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
opposite corners are the same color, so it's impossible to start and end a Hamiltonian path on opposite corners. It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception.
Video examples
The science of skin...
as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
Video examples
Filming The World's...
even in the middle of the day and those bright colors stand out so you you don't see them at all and then suddenly you'll get this flash of red and blue and they catch that tiny bit of light and they look absolutely stunning and then they just melt away and they're phantoms they just become invisible they're the deep calls that they make
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team. So all of those are cases in which our preconceived notions and our expectations color our world. But what happened in more important questions?
Video examples
How smart are...
at the bottom of long tubes by spitting water into them. While orangutans are able to pass cognitive tests with flying colors, there are certain problems that they need our help to solve. Indonesia has the world's highest rate of deforestation, and millions of acres of rain forest are burned annually
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
how the television worked I said little rectangle pixels they change color and as they change color that changes the picture well right as I said that a kershel came on with a big o and you know how kids sometimes see right to the core of a problem she said
Video examples
Can you solve the...
but they've lived there since birth, and the dictator has ensured they can't learn their own eye color. There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves.
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
All of a sudden you’re overlooking this amazing body of water with this huge cliff. I don’t think that I’ve seen that kind of a magical beach in my life. Like, jaw dropping. The water literally had like eight different shades of colours.
Video examples
Why elephants never...
different colors and elements. They can also recognize twelve distinct tones of music and recreate melodies. And yes, there is an elephant band. But perhaps the most amazing thing about elephants is a capacity even more important than
Video examples
History’s deadliest...
if they're on a shelf, the U.S. EPA warns against eating food off of them. Though we still occasionally run into issues with synthetic food dyes, our scientific understanding has helped us prune hazardous colors out of our lives.
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
opposite corners are the same color, so it's impossible to start and end a Hamiltonian path on opposite corners. It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception.
Video examples
The science of skin...
as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
Example 1 of 10
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I feel that confidence in women - especially young girls of color - but women, in general, is so important. It is so important for us to arm ourselves and become powerful at a very young age.
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Alvin Ailey
American Dancer
I am trying to show the world that we are all human beings and that color is not important. What is important is the quality of our work.
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Ava DuVernay
American Director
It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.
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Unai Emery
Spanish Coach
I respect a lot the players: their hair and their hair colour.
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Tamera Mowry
American Actress
I wasn't raised to see color; I was raised to see character.
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Wassily Kandinsky
Russian Artist
Color is a power which directly influences the soul.
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L'Wren Scott
American Designer
I love a real-life, movie moment in living color.
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Nelsan Ellis
American Actor
Being different gives the world color.
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Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
I'm not afraid of color. I like color.
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Andre Gide
French Novelist
The color of truth is gray.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
I feel that confidence in women - especially young girls of color - but women, in general, is so important. It is so important for us to arm ourselves and become powerful at a very young age.
Quote examples
Alvin Ailey
American Dancer
I am trying to show the world that we are all human beings and that color is not important. What is important is the quality of our work.
Quote examples
Ava DuVernay
American Director
It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.
Quote examples
Unai Emery
Spanish Coach
I respect a lot the players: their hair and their hair colour.
Quote examples
Tamera Mowry
American Actress
I wasn't raised to see color; I was raised to see character.
Quote examples
Wassily Kandinsky
Russian Artist
Color is a power which directly influences the soul.
Quote examples
L'Wren Scott
American Designer
I love a real-life, movie moment in living color.
Quote examples
Nelsan Ellis
American Actor
Being different gives the world color.
Quote examples
Rita Moreno
Puerto Rican Actress
I'm not afraid of color. I like color.
Quote examples
Andre Gide
French Novelist
The color of truth is gray.
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