canary-coloured
Definition
Adjective:
- Having a light yellow colour: "canary-coloured" describes something that is a pale, bright yellow, similar to the colour of a canary bird.
Usage Examples
- (A light yellow dress.)
- (A pale, bright yellow hue.)
Advanced Usage
- "canary-coloured" as a modifier: Often used to describe objects that are vivid and eye-catching due to their yellow tint.
- The canary-coloured taxi stood out in the grey street. (The bright yellow taxi was very noticeable.)
Variants and Related Words
- Canary (n): a small, bright yellow bird native to the Canary Islands; also used to refer to the colour itself.
- The canary sang sweetly in its cage. (The bird.)
- Canary yellow (adj): a synonym for "canary-coloured", often used in fashion and design.
- He bought a canary yellow scarf. (A bright yellow accessory.)
Synonyms
- Pale yellow: a light, soft yellow.
- Lemon-coloured: a slightly more acidic or greenish yellow.
- Buttercup yellow: a warm, golden yellow.
Related Idioms
- "Canary in a coal mine": a metaphor for an early warning indicator of danger.
- The drop in sales was a canary in a coal mine for the company's financial troubles. (An early sign of problems.)