hue
Hue (noun) means a color, or a particular shade or tint of a color. Example: “The sunset painted the sky in warm orange hues.”
How to use hue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shade or variation of color.
Not to be confused with the city of Hue in Vietnam, or the word "hew" (to chop, as in wood).
Word forms
hues plural, hues plural
Fill the gap
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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.