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The lighter hued varieties are perfect for brightening dark porches.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 This restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis is open for dinner only and has fruity craft cocktails, dishes like Hanoi sticky rice, and décor consisting of live plants, rattan light fixtures, and brightly hued wallpaper.—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026 Focusing on the brand’s heritage and contemporary wearability, the new hued timepieces put yet another twist on the signature watch.—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 At the center of it all is Jamie Dornan in featherlight, brightly hued, warm-weather essentials.—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hued
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