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coloured

adjective B1 Neutral

Meaning

"Coloured" means something that has a color or is not just black and white.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "coloured" with "colorful," which means having many colors.

Example Sentences

Is the coloured pencil in your hand new or old ?
The coloured pencils are on the table next to the books .
The coloured pencils are perfect for drawing and coloring pictures .
The coloured pencils were not useful for drawing dark pictures .

Word in Context

Yesterday I went to the small market near my house and found a stall full of coloured scarves . They were hanging in a row and each scarf had a different pattern and bright colours . I touched a blue one and it felt soft , so I tried it on to see how it looked . The seller smiled and said it would keep me warm on cold days . In the end I bought the scarf because it matched my coat and made me happy .

Common Phrases

coloured paper coloured pencils coloured lights

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