Definition

A person who specializes in using colors, especially in hairdressing or painting.

Example

The colorist created a beautiful blend of shades in her client's hair.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new colorist in town?

Yeah, I heard they do amazing work with hair dye!

I really want to get my hair done by that colorist for the summer.

You should definitely book an appointment; I bet you'll love the results!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colorist → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or tint) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A colorist is someone who specializes in or is concerned with color, particularly in art or design.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is an expert in 'color' — the '-ist' suffix indicates a person who practices or specializes in something, so a colorist is someone who specializes in color.

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