: colored
usually used in combination
green-hued

Examples of hued in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The vividly hued trees lining the lake reflect in the water, making for a postcard-worthy scene. Molly McArdle, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2023 Equally deceptive is a brilliantly hued persimmon with a wick for a stem. Ella Riley-Adams Angela Koh Jameson Montgomery Jameson Montgomery Tom Delavan, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023 Kylie Minogue and Kim Kardashian are paving the way on how to wear a brightly hued trench. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2023 Those sold out within two days and its latest brightly hued timepieces will likely fly just as quickly. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023 Now, the Italian designer Filippo Carandini, known for his minimalist, brightly hued interiors and products, is making a cabinet that actually resembles an abstract canvas. New York Times, 19 Sep. 2023 Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Tang Bang View On Amazon From October through Thanksgiving, Smith & Cult's pumpkin-spice hued polish is a sure thing. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023 Cool gray paint on the walls and similarly hued floor tiles keep the pattern from overwhelming the small space. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023 The centerpiece of the lineup is the Blackpink Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino, a drink that is an aptly hued blend of black and pink. Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 July 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hued was before the 12th century

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“Hued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hued. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.

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