Chartreuse

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʃɑrtˈruːz/

Definitions of chartreuse

noun a color between yellow and green

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful chartreuse dress in the store window.

A2 She painted her bedroom walls a vibrant chartreuse color.

B1 The artist used chartreuse to add a pop of color to the painting.

B2 The chartreuse fabric stood out among the other muted tones in the room.

C1 The chartreuse in the design scheme brought a modern edge to the traditional decor.

C2 The chartreuse accents on the furniture added a sophisticated touch to the room.

adjective of a color between yellow and green

Example Sentences

A1 The chartreuse sweater is very bright and eye-catching.

A2 She painted her room in a lovely chartreuse color.

B1 The chartreuse curtains added a pop of color to the room.

B2 The chartreuse flowers in the garden contrasted beautifully with the green leaves.

C1 The artist used chartreuse in a bold and unconventional way in his latest piece.

C2 The chartreuse accents in the design gave the room a modern and sophisticated look.

Examples of chartreuse in a Sentence

formal The painting featured a vibrant shade of chartreuse in the background.

informal I bought a new chartreuse dress for the party this weekend.

slang That chartreuse car is really cool!

figurative Her personality is like a burst of chartreuse in a sea of gray.

Grammatical Forms of chartreuse

past tense

charteused

plural

chartreuses

comparative

more chartreuse

superlative

most chartreuse

present tense

chartreuses

future tense

will chartreuse

perfect tense

have chartreused

continuous tense

is chartreusing

singular

chartreuse

positive degree

chartreuse

infinitive

to chartreuse

gerund

chartreusing

participle

chartreused

Origin and Evolution of chartreuse

First Known Use: 1764 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'chartreuse' originates from the Chartreuse mountains in southeastern France, where the Carthusian monks produced a green herbal liqueur.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the green herbal liqueur produced by the Carthusian monks, 'chartreuse' has evolved to also describe a color similar to that of the liqueur, a type of fabric, and even a specific shade of yellow-green.