mauve

\ ˈmȯv

How to pronounce mauve (audio)

, ˈmōv \

Definition of mauve

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color

b : a strong purple

2 : a dyestuff (see dye entry 1 sense 2) that produces a mauve color

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Definition of mauve (Entry 2 of 2)

: of the color mauve : of a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color White china vases of mauve hyacinths scented the table …— Hamish Bowles

Examples of mauve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The collection includes three brand-new shades: Mink, a deep, grayish brown with purple undertones; Penelope, a warm, pinkish coral; and Bubble, a muted, cool-toned mauve. — Gillian Fuller, Allure, "Kylie Cosmetics Announces 3 New Lip Kit Shades for Fall," 14 Sep. 2017 Swallows suddenly swoop through the skies on their way south; the asters explode with color in the gardens; the evening clouds become even more vivid in their pinks and mauves, purples and iridescent yellows. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "The Religious Right’s Suicidal Gay Obsession," 8 Sep. 2017 In the dining room, for example, a delicate mobile designed by her friend, artist Julia Condon, mimics the delicate, beaded, abstract roses embroidered on the mauve silk that lines the walls. — Kate Betts, ELLE Decor, "The Next Step," 14 Oct. 2011 There's the aforementioned Ruby Woo and Whirl, along with peachy nude Velvet Teddy, mauve Mehr, red-orange Chili, wine Sin, burgundy Diva, blue-red Russian Red, muted pink Twig, and brick red D for Danger. — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, "$10 MAC Lipstick Minis Now Exist in Your Favorite Shades," 4 Oct. 2017 Another deep mauve lipstick and lip liner got the name Erin, for Hadid’s makeup artist who helped her develop the collection. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE.com, "Gigi Hadid's Been Secretly Wearing Her Maybelline Makeup Collection for Weeks - Even Bella Didn't Know!," 21 Oct. 2017 Modern, spare rooms converted from 300-year-old caves have clean white walls with splashes of vivid fuchsia, mauve, aqua, and rose in the cushions and bedding. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Perivolas," 20 Oct. 2017 Step one: Take Liar (a medium metallic mauve shimmer) and pack the color on the inner third of your eyelid. — Alison Smith, Philly.com, "A step-by-step guide to eyeshadow," 17 Oct. 2017 Step 2: Add a vampy mauve shade around the outer corners of your lids for a bit of ~drama~. Step 3: Use a pearly hue to highlight your cheekbones, forehead, nose, cupid's bow, and chin. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "5 Snapchat Filter Halloween Costumes You Should Rock IRL," 13 Sep. 2017

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“Mauve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mauve. Accessed 26 Oct. 2020.

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