peachy-colored
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Definition
Adjective: Having a color that resembles that of a peach; a soft, warm color that is a pale to moderate yellowish-pink or orange-pink.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe the specific color of an object, comparing it directly to the characteristic hue of a peach fruit. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Examples
- The walls were painted a peachy-colored hue that made the room feel warm and inviting.
- She wore a lovely peachy-colored dress to the summer garden party.
- The sky at dawn often turns a beautiful peachy-colored shade.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a more figurative or evocative sense to describe soft, warm light.
- The peachy-colored glow of the sunset reflected on the lake.
Variants and Related Words
- Peach-colored (adjective): A more common variant with identical meaning.
- She prefers peach-colored lipstick.
- Peachy (adjective): Can describe color, but more commonly means "excellent" or "fine" in informal contexts.
- Color: The fabric has a peachy tone.
- Informal: "Everything is just peachy," she said sarcastically.
Synonyms
- Salmon-colored
- Apricot-colored
- Coral-pink
- Blush
Antonyms
- Cool-toned colors (e.g., icy blue, slate gray)
- Vivid or primary colors (e.g., crimson red, cobalt blue)
Adjective
- of something resembling a peach in color