ஆங்கிலம்

coloured

gb/kˈʌlɚd/ us/kˈʌlɚd/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4900
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A2 property
1

Having one or more colours

Having one or more colours, not just black, white, or grey.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is coloured [colour/description]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'coloured' with 'colourful'. 'Coloured' simply means having colour, while 'colourful' often implies many bright colours and attractiveness.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
colored (Alternative spelling used in American English.) | dyed (Specifically means the colour was added artificially.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
colourless (Lacking any colour.) | plain (Without any design or added colour.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
brightly coloured |coloured paper |coloured lights |coloured fabric
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance |art |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is coloured with [substance]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realise that 'coloured' here implies the colour is not natural.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dyed (Commonly used for fabrics and hair.) | tinted (Usually means slightly coloured.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
natural-coloured (Keeping the original, unaltered colour.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
artificially coloured |coloured hair |coloured glass
கருப்பொருள்கள்
manufacturing |art |fashion |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is coloured by [feeling/opinion]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse this figurative meaning with the literal sense of having colour.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
biased (Shows unfair preference due to opinion or prejudice.) | influenced (Affected by a certain factor.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
objective (Not affected by personal feelings; neutral.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
coloured view |coloured account |coloured perception
கருப்பொருள்கள்
psychology |communication |emotions
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realise this term is outdated and offensive in most contexts today.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
mixed-race (Modern term for people of more than one racial background; neutral but context-dependent.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
coloured person |coloured community
கருப்பொருள்கள்
history |society |politics |relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The book says he was called a coloured man.
  • In history class we read about 'coloured' people in South Africa.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
coloured
IPA
GB/kˈʌlɚd/
US/kˈʌlɚd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
col - oured (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (col)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: coloured
சொல் குடும்பம்
Core family
colour noun A1 colourful adjective A2
Related words
colouring noun colourfully adverb
Negative and opposite forms
colourless adjective uncoloured adjective discolour verb discoloured adjective
Advanced or less common
colouration noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

artificially coloured

1
/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli kˈʌlɚd/
fixed phrase

With artificial colour added

Coloured using something made by people, like paint or dye.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • His judgement was coloured by jealousy.
  • Her memories are coloured by sadness.

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