Glaucous

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɔːkəs/

Definitions of glaucous

adjective of a pale grayish or bluish-green color

Example Sentences

A1 The glaucous sky made the day feel cool and refreshing.

A2 The glaucous hue of the ocean water hinted at its depth.

B1 The glaucous leaves of the plant indicated its need for more sunlight.

B2 The glaucous feathers of the bird helped it blend in with its surroundings.

C1 The glaucous sheen of the metal gave it a sleek and modern look.

C2 The glaucous tint of the glass added an elegant touch to the building's design.

Examples of glaucous in a Sentence

formal The glaucous hue of the ocean was mesmerizing under the clear sky.

informal I love the glaucous color of the new car I just bought.

slang Check out that glaucous graffiti on the wall!

figurative Her glaucous eyes reflected a deep sadness within her soul.

Grammatical Forms of glaucous

• past tense: glaucoused
• plural: glaucouses
• comparative: more glaucous
• superlative: most glaucous
• present tense: glaucous
• future tense: will be glaucous
• perfect tense: have been glaucous
• continuous tense: is being glaucous
• singular: glaucous
• positive degree: glaucous
• infinitive: to glaucous
• gerund: glaucing
• participle: glaucousing

Origin and Evolution of glaucous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'glaucous' originated from the Greek word 'glaukos', meaning 'bluish-gray or green'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'glaucous' has retained its original meaning of 'bluish-gray or green', and is commonly used to describe the color of plants, animals, or minerals with a powdery or waxy coating.