noun
Uncommon
hue
hyoo
Hue (noun) means a color, or a particular shade or tint of a color. Example: “The sunset painted the sky in warm orange hues.”
noun
1
A color, or a particular shade or tint of a color.
"The sunset painted the sky in warm orange hues."
"She picked a paint in a soft blue hue for the nursery."
How to use hue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shade or variation of color.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with the city of Hue in Vietnam, or the word "hew" (to chop, as in wood).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a rich hue
shades and hues
a hue of blue
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Word forms
- Plural
- hues
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The sunset painted the sky in warm orange _____.
Etymology
From Old English hīew, meaning "appearance" or "color" — related to old Germanic and Indo-European words for the color or texture of skin.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hue
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What does “hue” mean?
The word “hue” means a color, or a particular shade or tint of a color. In plain terms, a shade or variation of color.
How do you pronounce “hue”?
“Hue” is pronounced hyoo (/hju/ in IPA).
How do you use “hue” in a sentence?
Here is “hue” used in a sentence: “The sunset painted the sky in warm orange hues.”
What part of speech is “hue”?
“Hue” is a noun.
Where does the word “hue” come from?
The word “hue” comes from Old English. From Old English hīew, meaning "appearance" or "color" — related to old Germanic and Indo-European words for the color or texture of skin.
Is “hue” a common word?
“Hue” is an uncommon word in modern English.
