blue

Adjective · English

Meaning 1

of the color between green and violet in the spectrum

(color)

Example

She wore a bright blue dress to the party.

Meaning 2

feeling melancholy, depressed, or sad

(sad)

Example

He has been feeling a bit blue since his best friend moved away.

Synonyms

azure, sapphire, depressed, melancholy, gloomy

Grammar

comparative
bluer
superlative
bluest

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