Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Colors

Here you will learn some English words about colors, such as "gold", "ginger", "vibrant", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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bright [adjective]

(of colors) intense and easy to see

Ex: The garden was filled with bright and blooming flowers of various colors .

gold [adjective]

having a deep yellow color or the color of gold

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silver [adjective]

having a shiny, grayish-white color or the color of the metal silver

Ex: The cat had beautiful silver fur , making it look regal .

colored [adjective]

having a particular color other than black or white

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pale [adjective]

light in color or shade

Ex: The morning sun cast a pale golden glow over the horizon .

blackness [noun]

the quality of being completely black

Ex: The blackness of the shadow contrasted sharply with the bright light .

brightness [noun]

the quality or degree of being bright in color

Ex: The neon signs in the city displayed a captivating brightness .

darkness [noun]

the quality of being dark in color

Ex: The darkness of the storm clouds signaled an impending rain .

lightness [noun]

‌the quality of being light or pale in color

Ex: The fabric 's lightness made the dress comfortable to wear during the hot weather .

colorful [adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The butterfly 's wings were strikingly colorful with intricate patterns .

ginger [adjective]

(of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

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ginger [noun]

a light brownish-orange color

Ex: His scarf was a soft ginger that complemented his coat .

golden [adjective]

having a bright yellow color like the metal gold

Ex: The fields were covered in golden wheat ready for harvest .

shade [noun]

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

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vivid [adjective]

(of colors or light) very intense or bright

Ex: The flowers in the garden were a vivid display of color , brightening up the landscape .

beige [adjective]

having a pale, light brown color like sand

Ex: He wore a beige suit to the wedding , opting for a classic and understated look .

bronze [adjective]

deep reddish-brown in color

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contrast [noun]

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

Ex: The black-and-white photograph emphasized the stark contrast between light and dark .

olive [adjective]

grayish-green in color

Ex: The artist mixed different shades of green to create a beautiful landscape painting , with olive hues dominating the scene .

tan [adjective]

having a pale yellowish-brown color

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vibrant [adjective]

(of colors) bright and strong

Ex: The artist used vibrant blues and greens to depict the lush landscape in the painting .

violet [adjective]

having a bluish-purple color

Ex: The violet light of the evening made everything look peaceful .

turquoise [adjective]

greenish-blue in color

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neutral [adjective]

lacking color or hue

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cream [adjective]

having a light yellowish-white color

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dull [adjective]

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

Ex: The old paint on the house had faded to a dull shade of blue .

rosy [adjective]

having a pinkish-red color

Ex: The rosy petals of the flower added a touch of beauty to the garden .

scarlet [adjective]

having a bright red color

Ex: Scarlet roses , vibrant against the backdrop of green foliage , adorned the garden .

sandy [adjective]

(especially of hair) pale yellowish-brown in color

Ex: The model 's sandy hair perfectly complemented her tan skin .

monochrome [adjective]

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

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subtle [adjective]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

Ex: The fragrance was subtle , hinting at notes of jasmine and sandalwood without overpowering the senses .

to lighten [verb]

to become brighter or clearer in color

Ex: With regular use of the skincare product , her dark spots began to lighten , revealing smoother skin .

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