light-colored
|light-col-ored|
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/ˈlaɪt ˌkʌlɚd/
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/ˈlaɪt ˌkʌləd/
pale in color
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'light-colored' is formed in English by combining 'light' (meaning 'not dark') and 'colored' (having color).
Historical Evolution
'Light' comes from Old English 'lēoht' (not dark), and 'colored' comes from Latin 'coloratus' (having color). The compound 'light-colored' has been used in English since the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something with a pale color, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a color that is pale or not dark.
She wore a light-colored dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 09:40