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blue Definition and Meaning in English (blue definition)

adjective
Synonyms:azuresapphireindigo
Quick Answer • Definition

Blue definition: Having the color of the clear sky or the deep sea, a primary color between green and violet in the spectrum.

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Definitions of Blue

  1. 1adjective

    Having the color of the clear sky or the deep sea, a primary color between green and violet in the spectrum.

  2. 2adjective(colloquial)

    Feeling or showing sadness or depression.

  3. 3adjective

    Referring to sexually explicit or risqué material, often used in phrases like 'blue movie' or 'blue humor'.

Example Sentences

“The sky was a clear blue after the rain.”

“She felt blue after hearing the bad news.”

“He wore a blue shirt to the party.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounblueness
adjectivebluish
adjectiveblue-eyed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

out of the blueidiom

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

blue-collarcollocation

Relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry.

feel blueexpression

To feel sad or depressed.

Frequently Asked Questions: Blue in English

What is the meaning of Blue in English?▼
Blue definition: Having the color of the clear sky or the deep sea, a primary color between green and violet in the spectrum.
How do you translate 'Blue' to English?▼
'Blue' translates to 'blue' in English. Blue definition: Having the color of the clear sky or the deep sea, a primary color between green and violet in the spectrum.
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