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colours
/ˈkʌl.ərz/
In a literal sense, the word evokes a vivid sensory experience of light and pigment. It suggests a transformation of a blank or neutral space into something visually stimulating, often associated with creativity, nature, or decoration.
When used figuratively, the word shifts toward a sense of distortion. It suggests that a perspective is no longer neutral or objective, but has been stained or tinted by an external influence, much like a clear piece of glass becomes tinted when a dye is added.
Countable when referring to specific hues like red, blue, and green. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of chromaticity or the presence of pigment.
💬Casual Conversation
These new curtains are hideous. Which colours should I actually get?
Idk, just don't go overboard. You're lowkey obsessed with beige.
Meanings
Examples
The autumn leaves changed into vibrant colours of red and gold.
I love how these colours blend together in the sunset.
The children spent the afternoon colouring their drawings of animals.
She decided to colour her hair a deep shade of purple.
I need to colour this section of the map to show the border.
I hope my previous mistakes do not colour his opinion of me.
The witness's testimony was coloured by personal hatred for the defendant.
Collocations & Compounds
vibrant colours
Noun collocation: colors that are bright, striking, and full of energy
school colours
Noun collocation: the official colors associated with a particular educational institution
muted colours
Noun collocation: colors that are softened, subdued, or not bright
colour a narrative
Verb collocation: to distort or influence a story to make it fit a particular perspective
Idioms & Sayings
Etymology
Derived from the Old French word colour, which originated from the Latin color, meaning a hue or pigment. The term evolved from the Latin root collore, meaning to dye or stain, which itself is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root kel-, meaning to cover or hide, reflecting the early human practice of masking surfaces with pigments.