navy blue

/'neivi/

Thân thiện

The navy blue uniform hung neatly in the closet.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dark shade of blue: A very dark, deep blue color, originally associated with naval uniforms.

Usage

• As a noun: Used to name the specific dark blue color.
  • The school's uniform requires trousers in navy blue.
  • She painted her room a calming navy blue.

Advanced Usage

• "Navy blue" as an adjective: While primarily a noun, it is commonly used attributively to describe other nouns.
  • He wore a navy blue suit to the interview.
  • We chose navy blue curtains for the living room.

Variants and Related Words

• Navy (noun/adjective): A common shortened form of "navy blue."
  • The flag is red, white, and navy.
• Midnight blue (noun): A very similar, very dark blue color, often indistinguishable from navy blue.

Synonyms

• Dark blue: A general term for any deep shade of blue.
• Marine blue: A similar dark blue, also with nautical associations.

Related Phrases

• Navy blue blazer: A classic style of jacket, typically in this color.
• Navy and white: A classic color combination.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dark shade of blue

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dark blue
• navy