Definition

A characteristic of things that can be seen, such as red, blue, green, etc., which is determined by the way light reflects off objects.

Example

The sky is a beautiful shade of blue today.

Conversation

What do you think of this new colour for my room?

I really like it! It's very calming.

I wanted something that would brighten the space.

You definitely achieved that with this colour!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colour → The word 'colour' originates from Old French 'colur', which in turn comes from Latin 'color' (meaning hue or appearance). It refers to the quality of an object that is perceived by the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'color' which means hue or appearance — this helps you remember that 'colour' refers to the quality of what we see.

Visually Confused Words