Hue (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take on color or become colored; "In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The morning sky hued from deep blue to vibrant pink as the sun rose.
- The leaves of the trees hued to shades of orange and red with the start of autumn.
- Her hair hued to a rich brown after dyeing it for the first time.
- As the painting aged, the once-vibrant colors hued to muted earthy tones.
- When exposed to sunlight, the delicate petals hued from white to a soft pink.
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Suffuse with color.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The warm sunset began to hue the sky with an array of oranges and pinks.
- Soft light diffused through the stained glass window, subtly starting to hue the walls a brilliant shade of blue.
- Her bright smile seemed to hue the air with a vibrant energy that was contagious.
- Piles of fallen leaves, ablaze with autumn color, came to hue the forest floor a deep golden brown.
- Nature's palette appears to hue the misty atmosphere of the scenic valleys at dusk.