cerulean

[səˈruː.li.ən]

cerulean Definition

a deep blue color like that of a clear sky.

Using cerulean: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cerulean" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    The cerulean sky was reflected in the calm lake below.

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    She wore a cerulean dress to match her eyes.

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    The artist used cerulean paint to create the ocean waves.

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    The bird's feathers were a beautiful shade of cerulean.

cerulean Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cerulean

Phrases with cerulean

  • a bright, deep blue color

    Example

    The artist mixed cerulean blue with white to create a lighter shade.

  • cerulean warbler

    a small songbird with bright blue and white plumage

    Example

    The cerulean warbler is an endangered species due to habitat loss.

  • cerulean seas

    the deep blue color of the ocean

    Example

    The sailors were mesmerized by the cerulean seas stretching out before them.

Origins of cerulean

from Latin 'caeruleus', meaning 'dark blue'

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Summary: cerulean in Brief

'Cerulean' [səˈruː.li.ən] is an adjective that describes a deep blue color similar to that of a clear sky. It is often used to describe natural elements such as the sky, water, or birds. 'Cerulean blue' is a brighter, more vivid shade of blue, while 'cerulean warbler' refers to a small songbird with bright blue and white feathers.

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