Definition

Having a hue or shade; not lacking color.

Example

She chose a colored pencil to draw the picture.

Conversation

I just bought some colored pencils for my art class.

That sounds fun! What colors did you get?

I got a whole set with bright and pastel colored options.

Nice! Those will definitely make your drawings pop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A term used to refer to a person who is not white, often considered offensive. It can also describe someone of mixed racial descent or belonging to specific racial groups.

Example

In the past, the term 'colored' was used to describe people of African descent in the United States.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about the experiences of colored people during history.

Oh really? What did it say about their struggles?

It highlighted how they fought for equality and recognition.

Root Explanation

Colored → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or appearance) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "colored" means having a particular hue or being in a state of possessing color.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' as the hue or appearance of something, and the '-ed' shows that it has that hue — that's why colored means something that has color.

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