yellowed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈjɛloʊd/
KK: /ˈjɛloʊd/
adjective
Definition
Having a yellow color or discoloration, often because of age.
Example
The old pages of the book had yellowed over the years.
Conversation
Have you seen my old book? The pages have really yellowed over the years.
Yeah, I remember that book! It used to be bright white.
I can't believe how much it's changed; I should take better care of it.
Definitely! Maybe you could store it in a box to prevent it from yellowed further.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tawny
golden
amber
Antonyms
white
clear
bright
verb
Definition
To have changed to a yellow color, often due to age or exposure to light.
Example
The old pages of the book had yellowed over the years.
Tense Forms
Past: yellowed
Past Participle: yellowed
Conversation
I found an old book in the attic yesterday.
Oh really? Was it in good condition?
Not really, the pages have all yellowed over time.
Root Explanation
Yellowed → It is formed from "yellow" (from Old English "geolu", meaning yellow) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a past action or state). The word "yellowed" means having turned yellow or having taken on a yellow color.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for yellow, 'geolu', to remember that 'yellowed' means something that has turned yellow.
Visually Confused Words
elbowed