Colourist

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌlərɪst/

Definitions of colourist

noun a person who uses color in a skilled or creative way, especially in art or design

Example Sentences

A1 A colourist is someone who specializes in choosing and mixing colors.

A2 The colourist at the salon did a great job with my hair dye.

B1 As a colourist, she has a keen eye for combining different shades.

B2 The artist worked closely with a colourist to achieve the perfect palette for the painting.

C1 The renowned colourist was sought after by many top designers for his unique vision.

C2 Her reputation as a skilled colourist in the film industry earned her multiple awards.

Examples of colourist in a Sentence

formal The colourist carefully selected the perfect hues for the painting.

informal My friend is a talented colourist and can make any outfit look amazing.

slang I didn't know she was such a good colourist, her hair looks fantastic!

figurative As a colourist, she has a knack for bringing life and vibrancy to any project she works on.

Grammatical Forms of colourist

• past tense: coloured
• plural: colourists
• comparative: more colourful
• superlative: most colourful
• present tense: colour
• future tense: will colour
• perfect tense: have coloured
• continuous tense: is colouring
• singular: colourist
• positive degree: colourist
• infinitive: to colour
• gerund: colouring
• participle: colouring

Origin and Evolution of colourist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'colourist' originated from the Latin word 'color' which means 'color' or 'hue'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe artists who specialized in using color in their work, the term 'colourist' has evolved to also refer to individuals who specialize in color grading in film and photography.