Definition

Having no color or brightness; often used to describe something that appears plain or dull.

Example

The water in the glass was colorless and clear.

Conversation

Have you seen that new painting in the gallery?

Yeah, I did, but I thought it was a bit colorless for my taste.

I agree, it lacked any real vibrancy.

Exactly! I prefer art that really pops with color.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colorless → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or appearance) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "colorless" means without color or lacking hue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' as the hue that something has, and '-less' means without — so colorless means something that has no color.

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