blonde
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //blɒnd//
KK: /blɔnd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone with light yellowish hair or a light color, often associated with a golden hue.
Example
She has beautiful blonde hair that shines in the sunlight.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: blonder
Superlative: blondest
Conversation
Did you see Sarah's new hairstyle?
Yeah, it looks great with her blonde color!
I agree! It really brightens up her face.
Absolutely, it makes her look so cheerful.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
golden
fair
light
Antonyms
dark
brunette
black
noun
Definition
A person, typically a woman, who has light-colored hair, often yellow or golden.
Example
She is a blonde with beautiful, flowing hair.
Conversation
I just saw a movie with a really funny blonde character.
Oh, I love those kinds of characters! They often steal the show.
Yeah, she had such a great personality and always made me laugh.
Root Explanation
Blonde → The word comes from Old French *blond* (meaning yellow or golden), which is derived from the Latin *blondus* (meaning yellow or golden). The term refers to a light or golden hair color.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for yellow ('blond') to remember that 'blonde' describes someone with light or golden hair.
Visually Confused Words
bonder
bonded
blende
belone
lone
lode
bone
bond