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Synonyms & Similar Words
cerulean
blue
sky-blue
cobalt
sapphire
navy
indigo
turquoise
teal
cyan
periwinkle
azureous
heavenly
celestial
ethereal
airy
light-blue
powder-blue
steel-blue
robin's-egg blue
baby-blue
pale-blue
gentle-blue
soft-blue
serene
tranquil
peaceful
calming
soothing
gentle
mild
cloudless
clear
bright
radiant
resplendent
luminous
glorious
Meaning of Azure
The primary meaning of the word "Azure" is a bright blue color.
Definitions
- A bright blue color, typically a bright blue color like a clear sky on a sunny day
- * Relating to or resembling the clear sky or sea on a sunny day
Etymology of Azure
The word "Azure" has its roots in the Arabic word "al-lazward", which refers to the mineral lapis lazuli, a deep blue stone
The term was later adopted into Old French as "azur", and then into Middle English as "azure", initially referring to the precious stone and later to the color itself
Example Uses
- The azure waters of the Caribbean Sea sparkled in the sunlight
- * The azure sky above was dotted with puffy white clouds
- * The artist used azure paint to create a sense of depth and tranquility in the landscape