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What is another word for Navy Blue? – 111 Navy Blue Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Navy Blue

    The primary meaning of "Navy Blue" refers to a dark blue color, typically associated with the uniforms of naval officers.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "Navy Blue" as a dark blue color, and as a noun, it refers to a person who serves in a navy, especially a sailor or officer.
    • * The color navy blue is often associated with formal, professional, or official attire, particularly in business, government, or military contexts.

    Etymology of Navy Blue

    The term "Navy Blue" originates from the dark blue color of the uniforms worn by naval officers, which has been in use since the 18th century.
    The word "navy" comes from the Old French "navie," meaning "fleet," and the word "blue" comes from the Old French "bleu," which is derived from the Germanic word "blao," meaning "shining" or "blue."

    Example Uses

    • The company's logo features a navy blue background with white lettering.
    • * She wore a navy blue suit to the job interview to make a professional impression.
    • * The navy blue color of the uniform is a symbol of the navy's tradition and heritage.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    light blue pale blue sky blue pastel blue baby blue powder blue pale turquoise light teal mint green pale cyan beige white cream light grey pale silver champagne ivory pale gold cream off-white

    Related Nouns

    uniform suit dress attire garment clothing color dye pigment hue shade tone navy fleet ship vessel officer sailor marine coastguard army airforce

    Related Verbs

    wear don dress attire clothe uniform design create manufacture produce dye paint color shade tone decorate embellish adorn

    Related Adjectives

    dark light formal professional official business military naval maritime nautical aquatic blue azure cerulean cobalt indigo periwinkle sapphire turquoise teal cyan