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flesh-colored

/ˈfleʃˌkʌl.ərd/

1 entry

adjective

/ˈfleʃˌkʌl.ərd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, исторически использовавшееся для описания бледного розовато-бежевого цвета, ныне считающееся неточным и потенциально оскорбительным, так как подразумевает единый «нормальный» оттенок кожи.

An outdated adjective historically used to describe a pale pinkish-beige color, now considered inaccurate and potentially offensive as it implies a single 'normal' skin tone.

  1. Bright red or pinkish colorB2formal

    Having a vivid red or pinkish hue, often associated with the color of raw flesh or certain flowers.

    ruТелесный цвет

    • The artist used a flesh-colored pigment to paint the sunset.
    • The flower petals were a striking flesh-colored shade.
    • The fabric was dyed a bright flesh-colored tone.

    Synonymscarnationcoralincarnadinepinkishrosyruddysalmon

Forms
  • more flesh-colored comparative form
  • most flesh-colored superlative form