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colouring

/ˈkʌlərɪŋ/

/ˈkʌlɚɪŋ/

colouringnoun

colourings

Translations

окраска

The colouring of the butterfly's wings is very vibrant.

Окраска крыльев бабочки очень яркая.

краситель

The food colouring was added to the cake batter.

В тесто для торта был добавлен пищевой краситель.

раскраска

The child enjoyed the colouring book.

Ребенку понравилась раскраска.

Additional translations

цвет

колорит

Definitions

The process or art of applying color to something.

The colouring of the illustrations took several hours to complete.

A substance used to give color to something, especially food or fabric.

The cake was decorated with food colouring to make it more appealing.

The appearance of someone's skin, especially the complexion.

Her natural colouring was enhanced by the warm sunlight.

The way in which something is colored, including the combination and arrangement of colors.

The bird's vibrant colouring made it stand out in the forest.

Synonyms

colouringadjective

more colouring

Comp.

most colouring

Super.

/ˈkʌl.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈkʌl.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "colouring book", "colouring agent").

Definitions

Designed for or capable of imparting colour; used to add colour.

The craft store sells a wide range of colouring powders.

Synonyms

colournoun

Definitions

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

The artist used a vibrant colour to bring the painting to life.

A shade or variety of a particular hue.

She chose a soft blue colour for the walls of her bedroom.

The use of all hues, especially in art.

The colour in the mural was breathtaking and added depth to the scene.

A substance used to give something a particular hue.

The fabric was dyed with a natural colour extracted from plants.

A flag or banner, especially one used as a symbol of a country or organization.

The soldiers saluted the national colours as they were raised.

A distinguishing badge or emblem, such as a regimental flag.

The regiment's colours were proudly displayed during the parade.

The natural appearance of the skin or complexion, especially its healthy redness.

After the long hike, the colour returned to her cheeks.

Skin pigmentation as a marker of racial or ethnic identity.

Discrimination on the grounds of colour is unlawful.

Vividness, richness, or distinctive character added to speech, writing, or an event, making it more interesting or lively.

Her account of the journey added colour to an otherwise routine report.

colourverb

colouring

Gerund

coloured

Past Simple

coloured

Past Participle

colouring

Gerund

/ˈkʌlə/

/ˈkʌlɚ/

Translations

окрашивать

She decided to colour her hair red.

Она решила окрасить свои волосы в красный цвет.

раскрашивать

The children love to colour the pictures in their books.

Дети любят раскрашивать картинки в своих книгах.

Additional translations

расписывать

обогащать

Definitions

To apply color to something; to paint or dye.

She decided to colour her hair a vibrant shade of red.

To influence or affect, especially in a way that distorts.

His experiences during the war coloured his view of the world.

To change the appearance of something by adding color.

The artist used pastels to colour the sketch.

To misrepresent or exaggerate.

He tended to colour the truth when telling stories about his adventures.

To become red in the face; to blush.

He coloured slightly when he realised his mistake.

Synonyms

colouradjective

Definitions

Displaying colours; not black-and-white.

They upgraded to a colour printer.