solid-colored
Definition
Adjective: - Having a single, uniform color across the entire surface; not patterned, variegated, or multicolored.
Usage
The adjective "solid-colored" is used to describe an object, material, or item of clothing that is entirely one color. It emphasizes the absence of patterns, stripes, spots, or other color variations. - It is typically hyphenated when used before a noun (attributive position). - It can be used after a linking verb (predicative position).
Examples
- Attributive (before a noun):
- She prefers to wear a solid-colored dress to formal events.
- The living room wall was painted a solid-colored shade of blue.
- Predicative (after a verb):
- The fabric is solid-colored, making it easy to match with other patterns.
- For the background, ensure the panel is completely solid-colored.
Advanced Usage
- In design and fashion, "solid-colored" is often contrasted with "patterned," "printed," or "textured" items. It is a fundamental descriptor for creating a minimalist or cohesive look.
- The term can imply simplicity, elegance, or a neutral base in visual composition.
Variants and Related Words
- Solid-color (adjective): An alternative, often unhyphenated form with the same meaning (e.g., "a solid color shirt").
- Unicolor (adjective): A more technical or formal synonym meaning consisting of one color.
- Plain (adjective): In context, can be a near-synonym when referring to a lack of pattern, though "plain" can also refer to a lack of adornment beyond just color.
Synonyms
- Unicolor
- Self-colored (used especially for fabrics and animals)
- Plain (in the context of color)
- Uniform in color
Antonyms
- Multicolored
- Patterned
- Variegated
- Striped
- Spotted
- Printed
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the visual property of color uniformity. It does not describe the physical state of matter (like a solid vs. a liquid).
- The focus is exclusively on the absence of color variation, not on the texture, material, or brightness of the item.
Adjective
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having the same color all over
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