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adjective

ˈkə-lərd How to pronounce colored (audio)
Definition of colorednext
as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors the highly colored glassware that is the studio's hallmark

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verb

past tense of color
1
as in painted
to give color or a different color to per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake

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as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience

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as in distorted
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of his news reporting is colored by his prejudices

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as in blushed
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight

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Recent Examples of colored
Adjective
Ideally, those colored keys will cycle from white when a thread is idle to blue when Codex is thinking to green when a task is complete. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 In May, this British accessory brand, known for handbags and brightly colored shoes, opened near Macy’s Fashion next to the Lego store. — Alexandra Phelps july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Verb
Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 The long and wide lobby has white and cream colored, curved sofas. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for colored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
  1. colorful
  2. painted
  3. exaggerated
  4. distorted
  5. blushed
  6. varied
  7. tinted
  8. padded
Adjective
  • What to do nearby While the free continental breakfast is fine, do pop over to Madcap Coffee for an excellent roast, or take a short stroll to colorful SPKRBOX, a coffee bar by day that spins vinyl by night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • The platter comes with a table-full of colorful salads and dips, including pickles and olives imported from Israel.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • It's accessed through a green door painted the same shade as 'Bag End' from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Lee takes early meetings at a nearby hotel that could be in any country, except that the room service is delivered by robots painted in the livery of butlers and maids.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of painted
Verb
  • But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The president exaggerated the nation’s manufacturing rebound under his watch and, once more, mocked the affordability crisis that polls suggest is top of mind for many voters.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Verb
  • But this may be distorted by its stake in AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Even after the team deliberately distorted the geometry, the one-way transport remained remarkably stable.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of distorted
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  • The actress blushed as her co-stars, Whoopi Goldberg and Quinta Brunson, showered her with some love at a Kevin special screening later that day.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Definition of blushed
Adjective
  • Explanations for this varied among sources, and officially, Sotheby’s said they had been asked too late to do facilitate the sale, despite their initial acceptance.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The pairing of those two backs, plus the threat of Maiava’s legs, gives USC a varied backfield capable of breaking a big play at any moment.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • The wings are brown tinted The hornets can be mistaken for native species.
    — Eva Flowe July 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • To cover up a patch and to prevent opponents from plucking at the spot, Ryan tinted a face shield for McDaniel, a style that later became popular.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of tinted
Verb
  • Garrett Mitchell drove in another run in the fourth to cut the Giants lead to 3-2, but San Francisco padded its lead in the sixth inning when Christian Koss and Arraez each singled in a run with the bases loaded.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Plus, the straps are thick and padded to prevent them from digging into shoulders during a high-intensity workout.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
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