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Synonyms & Similar Words
azure
cerulean
sapphire
navy
cobalt
turquoise
teal
indigo
periwinkle
violet
amethyst
lavender
lilac
baby blue
sky blue
steel blue
royal blue
powder blue
pale blue
cornflower blue
robin's egg blue
blue-green
cyan
aqua
blue-violet
blue-gray
slate blue
prussian blue
midnight blue
indanthrene blue
gentian blue
capri blue
dodger blue
cornflower
steel grey-blue
Meaning of Blue
The primary meaning of the word "Blue" refers to a color, typically a bright, calming, and soothing hue, often associated with the sky and the sea.
Definitions
- A primary color, one of the three colors that cannot be produced by mixing other colors together, typically a bright, calming, and soothing hue
- Relating to or characteristic of the color blue
- Used to describe something that is depressing or melancholic
- Used to describe a type of music, typically characterized by soulful and melancholic melodies
Etymology of Blue
The word "Blue" originated from Old English "blæc", which also meant "dark" or "black", and is related to the Old High German "blao" and the Old Norse "blar"
The modern English word "Blue" has its roots in the Old French "bleu", which was derived from the Germanic word "blao"
Historically, the word "Blue" has been used to describe the color of the sky and the sea, and has also been associated with feelings of sadness and melancholy
Example Uses
- The bright blue sky was a beautiful sight to behold
- She was feeling blue after the breakup
- The blue waters of the ocean were inviting and refreshing
- The blue notes in the jazz song were soulful and melancholic