wine-coloured
/'wain,k l d/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a dark red color similar to that of red wine: Describes a deep, rich red hue that resembles the typical color of red wine.
Usage
- Adjective:
- Used attributively (before a noun) to describe the color of an object.
- Used predicatively (after a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', 'look').
Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore a beautiful, wine-coloured dress to the gala.
- The evening sky turned a deep, wine-coloured red.
- The new curtains are a rich wine-coloured velvet.
Advanced Usage
- "Wine-coloured" as a compound modifier: Often hyphenated when used before a noun.
- The designer is known for his wine-coloured leather accessories.
Variants and Related Words
- Wine-colored (adj): The American English spelling variant.
- Burgundy (adj/n): A very similar dark red color, named after the wine from the Burgundy region of France. Often used interchangeably, though 'burgundy' can be a more specific shade.
- Claret (adj/n): Another term for a deep purplish-red color, named after the red Bordeaux wine.
Synonyms
- Dark red: A general term for deep red hues.
- Maroon: A dark brownish-red color.
- Oxblood: A very dark, slightly brownish red.
Antonyms
- Pale: Light in color.
- Light red: A faint or bright red, not dark.
- Colorless: Having no color.
Noun
-
a red as dark as red wine
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