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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈskuːro
"Preferiva i tessuti dai toni scuri."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a dark color, shade, or complexion.
"The artist used dark-hued paints to create a moody, atmospheric landscape." - 2
Characterized by deep or somber tones in appearance or nature.
"He wore a dark-hued suit that befitted the solemn occasion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound adjective formed from 'dark', originating from Old English 'deorc', and 'hued', derived from Old English 'hīw' meaning color, appearance, or form. Emerging during the Middle English period as the language developed compounding capabilities, it has historically been used in literary and descriptive contexts to specify deep or somber coloration.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dark-hued" is said worldwide
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sombre
Transliteration: sɔ̃bʁ
"Elle portait une robe aux teintes sombres."
dunkelfarbig
Transliteration: ˈdʊŋkl̩ˌfaʁbɪç
"Das Zimmer war in dunkelfarbigen Tönen gehalten."
scuro
Transliteration: ˈskuːro
"Preferiva i tessuti dai toni scuri."
de tono oscuro
Transliteration: de ˈtono osˈkuɾo
"El cuadro mostraba paisajes de tono oscuro."
de cor escura
Transliteration: dʒi koɾ esˈkuɾɐ
"Eles escolheram móveis de cor escura."
गहरे रंग का
Transliteration: gahre rang ka
"उसने गहरे रंग का कोट पहना था।"
深色的
Transliteration: shēnsè de
"房间里摆放着深色的家具。"
어두운 톤의
Transliteration: eoduun ton-ui
"그는 어두운 톤의 양복을 입었다."
濃い色の
Transliteration: koi iro no
"彼女は濃い色のドレスを選んだ。"
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