Color Names

noun a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

• The blues is a genre of music that originated in African American communities.
• I love listening to the blues on a rainy day.
• When I'm feeling down, I always turn to the blues for comfort.
• She was singing the blues after her breakup.

noun a high-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church

adjective of foremost importance; paramount

• The cardinal presented the official decree to the king.
• I saw the cardinal at the church service yesterday.
• That cardinal is always dressed to the nines.
• Honesty is a cardinal virtue in any relationship.

noun a color between yellow and green

adjective of a color between yellow and green

• The painting featured a vibrant shade of chartreuse in the background.
• I bought a new chartreuse dress for the party this weekend.
• That chartreuse car is really cool!
• Her personality is like a burst of chartreuse in a sea of gray.

noun a young deer

verb to exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing

• The fawn gracefully pranced through the meadow.
• I saw a cute little fawn in the woods today.
• Check out that baby fawn over there!
• She couldn't help but fawn over the new puppy.

noun a dark red or purple-brown color

adjective of a dark red or purple-brown color

• The fabric swatch was a deep shade of puce.
• She painted her room in a funky puce color.
• That puce dress is so not my style.
• The puce sky hinted at an impending storm.

noun a color that resembles the blue of the sky

adjective describing a shade of blue that is similar to the color of the sky

• The sky blue color of the dress perfectly matched the bridesmaid's bouquet.
• I love how the sky blue walls brighten up the living room.
• That sky blue car is so cool!
• Her eyes were as clear and bright as the sky blue ocean.

noun a plant of temperate regions, typically having purple, blue, or white five-petaled flowers.

adjective of a purple color.

• The artist used a delicate shade of violet in her painting to create a sense of tranquility.
• I bought a beautiful violet dress for the party next weekend.
• That concert was so violet, I can't wait to go again!
• The sunset painted the sky in shades of violet, creating a stunning masterpiece.

noun a type of tropical hardwood tree or the reddish-brown wood it produces

• The acajou wood used in the furniture is known for its durability and rich color.
• I love the acajou table in the living room, it adds a touch of elegance to the space.
• Check out the acajou guitar, it's so cool!
• Her hair was the color of acajou, shining in the sunlight.