English Words for "Shapes and Colors" | B2 Vocabulary

Here you will learn some English words about shapes and colors, such as "steep", "marron", "violet", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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angle [noun]

the space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians

Ex: The angle between the two roads created a sharp turn that drivers needed to navigate carefully .

curve [noun]

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

Ex: In math class , they studied the properties of different types of curves .

form [noun]

the shape of someone or something, especially the outline

Ex: He sketched the form of the tree against the sunset for his art project .

curved [adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The crescent moon hung low in the sky with its curved shape.

horizontal [adjective]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

Ex: The fence posts were arranged in a horizontal line across the field .

vertical [adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis , reaching toward the sun .

parallel [adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor .

shaped [adjective]

having a particular structure or external form

Ex: The island was shaped like a crescent moon, making it unique among the surrounding archipelago.

cube [noun]

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

Ex: He sketched a cube to show the object 's proportions .

pentagon [noun]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

Ex: The stop sign is shaped like a red pentagon to alert drivers to halt .

oval [noun]

a shape that is wide in the middle and narrow at both ends

Ex: In geometry , an oval is often described as an ellipse with varying lengths .

pyramid [noun]

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

Ex: She calculated the volume of the pyramid for homework .

rectangle [noun]

(geometry) a flat shape with four right angles, especially one with opposing sides that are equal and parallel to each other

Ex: She drew a rectangle on the paper to outline the garden plot .

sphere [noun]

(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center

Ex: Laser measurements confirmed the sphere 's symmetry .

triangle [noun]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles

Ex: The roof of the house formed a triangle at the top , providing stability .

hollow [adjective]

having an empty space within

Ex: The sound echoed strangely in the hollow chamber of the abandoned building .

pointed [adjective]

having an end or tip that is sharp

Ex: The stiletto heel on her shoe was pointed, adding a touch of elegance to her outfit.

level [adjective]

having a surface that is flat and horizontal

Ex: The road was smooth and level , making for a comfortable drive .

steep [adjective]

(of an angle) measuring less than 90 degrees

Ex: He demonstrated how to calculate the steep angles in his math class .

paleness [noun]

the quality of having a light color

Ex: The fabric 's paleness made it perfect for a delicate summer dress .

to dye [verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: Tomorrow , he will dye his hair with a bold color .

light-colored [adjective]

(of colors) having a bright or pale shade or tone

Ex: The artist chose a palette of light-colored pastels to convey a sense of serenity and tranquility in the landscape painting .

deep [adjective]

(of a color) showing darkness and intensity

Ex: The deep green of the forest was mesmerizing , creating a sense of tranquility .

blood-red [adjective]

having a deep red color, like blood or fresh berries

Ex: The artist used a blood-red shade to convey the intensity and emotion of the scene .

chocolate [adjective]

having a dark or deep brown color

Ex: The kitchen cabinets were painted in a delightful chocolate shade.

coffee [adjective]

(of a shade) ranging from a pale or light brown color to a medium brown

Ex: The cozy blanket on the sofa had a comforting coffee hue.

lemon [adjective]

having a bright yellow color like the lemon fruit

Ex: The logo featured a lemon background, making it stand out.

navy blue [adjective]

having a very dark blue color like the deep sea

Ex: The flag of the country featured navy blue stripes.

maroon [adjective]

having a dark brownish-red color

Ex: She decorated her living room with maroon accents to add richness.

violet [adjective]

having a bluish-purple color

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

rose [adjective]

having a color that is pink, lying between red and magenta on the color spectrum

Ex: The artist used a rose tint to highlight the flowers in her painting .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives