Yellow Up

Pronunciation: /ˈjɛloʊ ʌp/

Definitions of yellow up

verb to become yellow or to cause something to become yellow in color

Example Sentences

A1 I yellow up my room with bright curtains and pillows.

A2 She yellowed up her outfit with a sunny scarf.

B1 The artist yellowed up the painting with a splash of gold paint.

B2 The interior designer yellowed up the living room with a bold yellow accent wall.

C1 The chef yellowed up the dish with a drizzle of saffron-infused oil.

C2 The fashion designer yellowed up the runway with a collection of vibrant yellow dresses.

Examples of yellow up in a Sentence

formal The artist decided to yellow up the background of the painting to make the subject stand out more.

informal I think we should yellow up the living room walls to give it a more cheerful vibe.

slang Let's yellow up this outfit with some bright accessories.

figurative His mood started to yellow up as soon as he heard the good news.

Grammatical Forms of yellow up

• past tense: yellowed
• plural: yellows up
• comparative: more yellow up
• superlative: most yellow up
• present tense: yellows up
• future tense: will yellow up
• perfect tense: have yellowed up
• continuous tense: is yellowing up
• singular: yellow up
• positive degree: yellow up
• infinitive: to yellow up
• gerund: yellowing up
• participle: yellowed up

Origin and Evolution of yellow up

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'yellow up' originated as a slang expression in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 1920s to mean to cheer up or brighten someone's mood, the term 'yellow up' has evolved over time to also mean to add color or vibrancy to something.