hued

adjective

\ ˈhyüd

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Definition of hued

: colored —usually used in combination green-hued

Examples of hued in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Flemons explains that the pink-hued sunsets people love to ’gram from Griffiths Park are actually the result of Cali’s deadly smog. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Phlemuns Releases a Spring Collection for Your Body—And Your Mind," 2 Mar. 2021 But many ads, such as a pink-hued fever dream of a commercial for Mountain Dew starring the wrestler John Cena, seemed uninterested in rehashing the pandemic. — New York Times, "Bruce Springsteen and Babies Star in Pandemic-Year Super Bowl Ads," 7 Feb. 2021 While on a royal tour of India in 2016, the Duchess of Cambridge drew criticism for not having a pedicure, while, on the flip side, in 2018, Meghan’s dark-hued manicure at the British Fashion Awards was considered a breach of protocol. — Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, "How to Wear Nail Polish Like Kate and Meghan," 21 Jan. 2021 Between 6,000 and 9,400 years ago, Aboriginal Australians painted red-hued, naturalistic depictions of humans and animals. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, "Ninety Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2020," 29 Dec. 2020 The neutral-hued collection comes with four coverings and a drawstring pouch for carrying them on-the-go. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "Nordstrom is having a huge sale on face masks right now for adults and kids," 17 Dec. 2020 Given the alcohol number, this eggplant-hued beauty is surprisingly balanced and light on its feet. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "6 Pacific Northwest wine surprises from 2020," 23 Jan. 2021 The vivid depiction of a wild pig, outlined and filled in with mulberry-hued pigment, dates back at least 45,500 years, according to a study published in Science Advances. — Becky Ferreira New York Times, Star Tribune, "Painting may be world's oldest cave art yet," 21 Jan. 2021 For the historic occasion, the Vice President chose an amethyst-hued look from 2020 CFDA American Emerging Designer of the Year, Christopher John Rogers. — Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, "Kamala Harris Wore Purple & Pearls Today — Here’s Why That Matters," 20 Jan. 2021

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“Hued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hued. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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hued

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: having a specified type of color

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