coloured
gb/kˈʌlɚd/ us/kˈʌlɚd/
A2
英語
~ 4900
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Having one or more colours
Having one or more colours, not just black, white, or grey.
用法パターン：
[something] is coloured [colour/description]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'coloured' with 'colourful'. 'Coloured' simply means having colour, while 'colourful' often implies many bright colours and attractiveness.
類義語
colored (Alternative spelling used in American English.)
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dyed (Specifically means the colour was added artificially.)
対義語
colourless (Lacking any colour.)
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plain (Without any design or added colour.)
コロケーション
brightly coloured
|coloured paper
|coloured lights
|coloured fabric
テーマ
appearance
|art
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The room was decorated with brightly coloured balloons.
- She wore a beautifully coloured scarf.
- The fish in the aquarium are all brightly coloured.
- These documents are printed on coloured paper for easy sorting.
学習者向け例文
- The box is coloured red.
- She has a coloured dress.
- I like coloured pencils.
- The wall is coloured blue.
adjective
B1
property
2
With colour added artificially
Made to have a colour by using paint, dye, or another substance.
用法パターン：
[something] is coloured with [substance]
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realise that 'coloured' here implies the colour is not natural.
類義語
dyed (Commonly used for fabrics and hair.)
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tinted (Usually means slightly coloured.)
対義語
natural-coloured (Keeping the original, unaltered colour.)
コロケーション
artificially coloured
|coloured hair
|coloured glass
テーマ
manufacturing
|art
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The water in the fountain was artificially coloured for the festival.
- She had her hair coloured last week.
- These beads are made of coloured glass.
学習者向け例文
- My hair is coloured brown now.
- The juice is coloured red.
- The window is coloured blue.
adjective
B2
property
3
Influenced by opinion or feeling
Changed by a person's feelings or ideas, not completely fair or neutral.
用法パターン：
[something] is coloured by [feeling/opinion]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse this figurative meaning with the literal sense of having colour.
類義語
biased (Shows unfair preference due to opinion or prejudice.)
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influenced (Affected by a certain factor.)
対義語
objective (Not affected by personal feelings; neutral.)
コロケーション
coloured view
|coloured account
|coloured perception
テーマ
psychology
|communication
|emotions
例文
- His judgement was coloured by his past experiences.
- The article gave a coloured account of the events.
- Her memories of the place are coloured by nostalgia.
学習者向け例文
- His answer was coloured by anger.
- My view is coloured by my family.
- The story is coloured by love.
adjective
historical
B2
property
4
Racial classification term (dated)
An old word, now offensive, for someone who is not white, used in history books and old laws.
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realise this term is outdated and offensive in most contexts today.
類義語
mixed-race (Modern term for people of more than one racial background; neutral but context-dependent.)
コロケーション
coloured person
|coloured community
テーマ
history
|society
|politics
|relationships
例文
- The term 'coloured' was used in apartheid-era South Africa to classify certain groups of people.
- Old signs reading 'Coloured Only' can still be found in museums.
学習者向け例文
- The book says he was called a coloured man.
- In history class we read about 'coloured' people in South Africa.
文法
辞書形
coloured
IPA
GB/kˈʌlɚd/
US/kˈʌlɚd/
音節・強勢
col - oured （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (col)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: coloured
関連語
表現
artificially coloured
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli kˈʌlɚd/
fixed phrase
With artificial colour added
Coloured using something made by people, like paint or dye.
例文
- The drinks were artificially coloured to make them look more appealing.
- This fabric is artificially coloured using natural dyes.
brightly coloured
1/bɹˈaɪtli kˈʌlɚd/
fixed phrase
Having vivid colours
Having strong and bright colours.
例文
- The children wore brightly coloured costumes for the play.
- Brightly coloured flowers filled the garden.
coloured by [something]
1/kˈʌlɚd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Influenced by something else
Made different because of a feeling, opinion, or other influence.
例文
- His judgement was coloured by jealousy.
- Her memories are coloured by sadness.