Pronunciation: /moʊv/
noun a pale purple color
A1 I saw a beautiful flower in a soft shade of mauve.
A2 She painted her bedroom walls in a lovely mauve color.
B1 The artist used different shades of mauve to create a stunning painting.
B2 The bridesmaids wore dresses in a delicate mauve hue.
C1 The interior designer recommended adding mauve accents to the room for a touch of elegance.
C2 The fabric had a subtle shimmer in mauve, adding a luxurious touch to the drapes.
adjective of a pale purple color
A1 The mauve flowers in the garden are very pretty.
A2 She bought a mauve dress for the party.
B1 The walls of the living room were painted in a soft mauve color.
B2 The artist used various shades of mauve in the painting to create a sense of depth.
C1 The designer's collection featured a stunning mauve gown that caught everyone's attention.
C2 The room was elegantly decorated with mauve curtains and matching furniture.
formal The walls of the living room were painted in a soft shade of mauve.
informal I bought a new mauve sweater for the party this weekend.
slang That mauve dress you wore last night was fire!
figurative Her words were like a gentle mauve painting a picture of tranquility in my mind.
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