coloured

• كلمة إنجليزية تعني «مُلوَّن» أو «ذو لون»، وتُستخدم تاريخيًا لوصف الشخص من أصل عِرقي مختلط، وهو استعمال صار قديمًا ومسيئًا في كثير من السياقات.

An older spelling of 'colored', now considered dated or offensive in many contexts; historically used to describe something having color or to refer to a person of mixed racial heritage.

1. Having a specific colorA2formal

   Possessing a particular color or hue; often used in combination with another word.

   مُلوَّن

   • She wore a brightly coloured dress to the party.
   • The artist used many coloured pencils for the drawing.
   • The leaves turned a deep red colour in autumn.

   المرادفاتdyedshadedstained

   الأضدادachromaticcolorlesshuelessuncoloured

2. Biased or partialB2formal

   Showing favoritism or prejudice towards one person, group, or side over another.

   متحيّز

   • The report was coloured by the author's personal opinions.
   • His judgement was coloured by his past experiences.
   • The news coverage was coloured in favor of the incumbent candidate.

   المرادفاتdistortedjaundicedone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedslantedtendentious

   الأضدادfairimpartialneutralobjectiveunbiased

3. Artificially produced colorB1formal

   Describing a color that is not natural but has been created or enhanced artificially.

   مُلوَّن صناعياً

   • The drink was artificially coloured with a bright blue dye.
   • Many candies are coloured with synthetic additives.
   • The fabric was coloured using a chemical process.

   المرادفاتdyedpaintedstained

   الأضدادnaturaluncoloreduncoloured

4. Having dark skin pigmentationB2formal

   Describing a person with skin rich in melanin pigments; a term used to describe race or ethnicity.

   ملون

   • The term 'coloured' is considered outdated and potentially offensive in many contexts.
   • In South Africa, 'Coloured' is a specific ethnic classification.
   • The author wrote about the experiences of coloured communities in the region.

   المرادفاتblackdark-skinnednon-white

• إضافة لون أو صبغ إلى شيء ما، أو التأثير في شيء ما أو تشويهه بطريقة معينة.

A verb meaning to add or apply color to something, or to influence or distort something in a particular way.

1. Add color to somethingA1formalamerican

   To apply color to something, such as a drawing or fabric.

   تلوين

   • She colored the picture with bright crayons.
   • He colored the walls of his room blue.
   • The children love to color in their coloring books.

   المرادفاتcolorizedyepaintpigmentshadestaintingetintwash

   الأضدادbleachdecolorizefadepalewhiten

2. Influence or distortB2formal

   To influence someone's opinion or judgment, often in a biased way.

   التأثير في الرأي

   • His personal experiences colored his view of the situation.
   • Don't let your emotions color your decision.
   • The media coverage colored public perception of the event.

   المرادفاتbiasdistortinfluenceprejudiceskewslantswaytainttwistwarp

3. Blush or become redB2informal

   To become red in the face due to embarrassment or emotion.

   احمرّ الوجه

   • She colored slightly when he complimented her.
   • He colored with embarrassment after the mistake.
   • The child colored at the unexpected attention.

   المرادفاتblushcrimsonflushredden

   الأضدادblanchbleachpalewhiten

الصيغ المركّبةcolor in