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coloured

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌl.əd]

Word

Learn how to use coloured in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when something has a specific color or is not just plain white or black. For example, a red apple is a coloured apple because it has a specific color.

Example

She wore a beautiful coloured dress that brightened the room.

Example

The walls were plain and white; they were not coloured at all.

Example

What is your favorite coloured pencil to draw with?

Context: “art”

(adjective) referring to artwork or objects that include many colors instead of just black and white. Like a rainbow painting that uses different colors.

Example

The artist created a fantastic piece of coloured art for the gallery.

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The sculpture was uninteresting because it was entirely grey and not coloured.

Example

Have you seen any coloured artworks at the fair?

Context: “race”

(adjective) often used in a social context to describe people of different racial or ethnic backgrounds, specifically those who are not white. It can also indicate discussions about race and diversity.

Example

He works hard to support coloured communities through his charity.

Example

In the past, people often treated coloured individuals unfairly.

Example

How can we better support coloured voices in our society?

How to pronounce coloured

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌl.əd]

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