COLORED Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈkə-lərd

Definition of colored

as in colorful

marked by a variety of usually vivid colors the highly colored glassware that is the studio's hallmark

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verb

past tense of color

as in painted

to give color or a different color to per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake

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as in exaggerated

to add to the interest of by including made-up details he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience

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as in distorted

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of his news reporting is colored by his prejudices

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as in blushed

to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight

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Recent Examples of colored

Adjective

To its left, sausages revolved on chrome rollers; to its right, a human attendant in a brightly colored uniform looked patient and quizzical. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 With a breezy similar-colored button-down lazily tucked into a black belt, the jeans took on an elevated, French Girl feel. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

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What Causes Mildew Mildew is typically colored white, yellow, or gray, while algae is usually green or brown, explains Jason Park, a technical services and product application specialist at Simple Green. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Early life and education Hoffman’s childhood in the New York suburbs was colored by a fascination with science and space. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for colored

Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored

Adjective

Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Its outdoor area is just as pretty, with colorful plants (a Judas tree, a Mount Etna Broom, roses, and jasmine) filling the garden.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of colorful

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It's accessed through a green door painted the same shade as 'Bag End' from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
Lee takes early meetings at a nearby hotel that could be in any country, except that the room service is delivered by robots painted in the livery of butlers and maids.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of painted

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But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The president exaggerated the nation’s manufacturing rebound under his watch and, once more, mocked the affordability crisis that polls suggest is top of mind for many voters.

— Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

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The actress blushed as her co-stars, Whoopi Goldberg and Quinta Brunson, showered her with some love at a Kevin special screening later that day.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Definition of blushed

Adjective

Explanations for this varied among sources, and officially, Sotheby’s said they had been asked too late to do facilitate the sale, despite their initial acceptance.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The pairing of those two backs, plus the threat of Maiava’s legs, gives USC a varied backfield capable of breaking a big play at any moment.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of varied

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The wings are brown tinted The hornets can be mistaken for native species.

— Eva Flowe July 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
To cover up a patch and to prevent opponents from plucking at the spot, Ryan tinted a face shield for McDaniel, a style that later became popular.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of tinted

Verb

Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
The deep heel cup offers excellent stability, while the soft footbed is padded enough to wear for hours at a time.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

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