Blue

Pronunciation: /ˈbluː/

Blue (adjective)

  1. Having the color of a clear sky or the ocean.
  2. Feeling unhappy or depressed.
  3. Containing rude or offensive language.

Examples

  • The ocean looked blue under the bright sun.
  • Her eyes were as blue as the summer sky.

Common collocations: bright blue, deep blue, feel blue, look blue, blue humor

Blue (noun)

  1. A color between green and violet in the spectrum.
  2. A style of music with roots in African American communities.

Examples

  • Blue is a calming color for many people.
  • She painted her room in a soft blue.

Synonyms of Blue

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Blue

  • color spectrum
  • color spectrum