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Coloring

To give something color.

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📖 Definitions of "Coloring"

verb

1
To give something color.
"We could color the walls red."
2
To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
"My kindergartener loves to color."
3
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
"Her face colored as she realized her mistake."
4
To affect without completely changing.
"That interpretation certainly colors my perception of the book."

noun

1
An act or process which applies color.
2
Any substance used to give color.
"Our cookies contain no artificial flavorings or colorings."
3
The appearance as to color.
4
A disguise or discoloration.

🔄 Synonyms of "Coloring"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
colornoun	(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
colournoun	Commonwealth and Ireland standard spelling of color.
colouringnoun	Of something that provides colour.
food coloringnoun	US standard spelling of food colouring. [Any substance added to food in order to change its colour.]
food colouringnoun	Any substance added to food in order to change its colour.
food colournoun	a digestible substance used to give color to food
food colornoun	a digestible substance used to give color to food

↔️ Antonyms of "Coloring"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
colorlessnessnoun	US standard spelling of colourlessness. [The state or quality of being colourless.]
achromatismnoun	(optics) The state or quality of being achromatic; achromaticity.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Coloring"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
food coloringnoun	US standard spelling of food colouring. [Any substance added to food in order to change its colour.]
colouringnoun	(British, Canada) Alternative spelling of coloring. [An act or process which applies color.]
food colouringnoun	Any substance added to food in order to change its colour.
colournoun	Commonwealth and Ireland standard spelling of color.
food colornoun	a digestible substance used to give color to food
food colournoun	a digestible substance used to give color to food
colorationnoun	The act or art of coloring.
huenoun	A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.
discolourationnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of discoloration. [The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.]
colourationnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of coloration. [The act or art of coloring.]
discolorationnoun	The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.
stainnoun	A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
auranoun	(figurative, with about, of) A distinctive atmosphere or quality surrounding or associated with something or someone.
complexionnoun	The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
skinnoun	(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
shadingnoun	Something providing shade.
flavornoun	The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.
flavournoun	British standard spelling of flavor.
appearancenoun	The way something looks; personal presence
influencenoun	The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.