English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Arbor A tall, leafy tree that provides shade and shelter.  ■ "I love to nap under the shade of the arbor in my backyard."

Tung A small, round piece of furniture or equipment that is used to hold something in place, such as a lamp shade or a television stand.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over the tung and now my lamp shade is hanging from the ceiling!"

bluest The shade of blue that is so deep it's almost black.  ■ I've never seen a shirt that was bluest. It looked like it could be used to paint the sky!

brown A color that is neither red nor black, but a shade somewhere in between.  ■ "I had a brown shirt on today, but it got stained with coffee. Now I'm wearing a gray t-shirt instead."

complexion A combination of skin tones that give a person their particular shade of color.  ■ I had to wear sunscreen because my complexion is so fair, I don't want to get a tan and look like a peach!

foliage The leaves, twigs, and other plant parts that provide shade or color to an area.  ■ "I love nothing more than a stroll through the vibrant foliage of a forest. It's like being transported to another world!"

fuchsia A bright, purplish-red color with a hint of pink.  ■ Her favorite lipstick was a fuchsia shade that made her feel like royalty, even though she was just walking to the grocery store.

glaring A bright, intense light that makes you squint or shade your eyes.  ■ "I forgot to bring my sunglasses and now my eyes are glaring from the bright sun."

Hue The color of something, usually expressed in terms of its dominant wavelength.  ■ I didn't realize the sky was such a deep shade of hue until I looked up and saw it.

Incompetent A person who is completely incapable of performing their job or task.  ■ "The mayor was so incompetent that he accidentally ordered the city to paint the streets with a bright shade of orange."

Pink A bright shade of red, often associated with femininity or flamingos.  ■ "I'm not a pink person, but I love wearing pink shoes because they match my nail polish!"

Reddish An adjective used to describe something that is a shade of red or has a reddish hue.  ■ She had a reddish dress on, but it looked more like pink than red.

repaint The act of painting something again, but with a different color or shade.  ■ "John decided to repaint his room from blue to green because he realized that blue made him feel sad."

rouge A bright red color.  ■ I painted my lips with a bright shade of rouge before going out to dinner.

Stroller A device used to transport a baby or child in a sitting position, usually with a canopy for shade.  ■ "I forgot my stroller at home, so I had to carry my baby in my arms the whole time."

whiter A shade of white that is so pale, it's almost translucent.  ■ "The cat was so whiter than milk, I couldn't help but wonder if it had been drinking the same stuff."

yellow A color that is the shade of sunshine and often associated with happiness, optimism, and cowardice.  ■ "I'm feeling so yellow today, I think I need to take a nap."

Baskets A collection of things, often found in a grocery store or on a farm.  ■I forgot my baskets at home!, A type of furniture with a woven base and a roof, used to provide shade or shelter from the sun.  ■We lounged in our baskets while sipping lemonade on the porch.

Beneath The place where one would find oneself if one were to fall down.  ■ She decided to go for a walk in the park beneath the shade of the trees., After tripping over his own shoelaces, he found himself beneath the coffee table.

browns An inexplicable and unexplainable phenomenon that occurs when someone's eyebrows become tinted with the same color as their hair.  ■ After using the tinted eyebrow pencil, John's brows turned a shade of brown so deep that they looked like two dark caterpillars crawling on his face. It was a sight to behold!

Canopy A large, decorative shade or covering made of lightweight material, often used to protect passengers from the sun or rain in a car or boat.  ■ John insisted on having a canopy for his wedding, even though it was a sunny day. It looked ridiculous, but he loved the way it matched his wedding cake.

colours A word used to refer to the various shades of a particular hue. It's like trying to describe the flavors of a rainbow, but with less taste and more color.  ■ "I forgot my colors at home," said the man, as he stood in front of a wall covered in every shade imaginable. "It's like the whole world is a big box of crayons."

curtains A long, horizontal piece of fabric or other material used to hang on rods or a rail and provide privacy, shade, or light control in windows or doors.  ■ "The curtains were so heavy that they almost fell down when the wind blew. I'm glad I had them because now it's dark outside."

matt A type of fabric used for making bedding and curtains, typically made from cotton or wool.  ■ John's mom is really particular about the color and texture of their mattress. She always makes sure it's the perfect shade of gray and has just the right amount of plushness for her to sleep comfortably.; A short, stubby haircut characterized by a close-cropped top and sides, often with a longer fringe at the back.  ■ "I don't know why you bother with all that fancy makeup," said Matt to his girlfriend. "Your natural beauty is enough for me."

ominous An ominous sign or symptom indicating that something bad is about to happen.  ■ "The sky turned a deep shade of red, and the wind started howling. It was clear that tonight's game was going to be an omious one."

painted To add color to something or someone using a paintbrush, paint roller or other tool.  ■ John decided to paint his house a vibrant shade of purple after realizing that his current home decor was as dull as a dodo's feathers. The neighbors were not amused when they saw John wearing all white and holding a paintbrush outside their house.

pavilion "I can't believe we forgot to bring an umbrella - now we're stuck in the pavilion with no shade."  ■ "The pavilion is where we hold our annual fair, complete with carnival games, cotton candy, and the most delicious funnel cakes you've ever tasted."

tanning The process of becoming a shade of brown or red by exposing oneself to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or artificial sources.  ■ She accidentally left her sunscreen in the hotel room and ended up with a horrific "tanning" disaster on her face. Now she's known as the "Sunburned Sally".

teal A shade of green so vivid that it makes even the most mundane objects seem exciting.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my tea all over my white shirt, but instead of being upset, I decided to embrace my new 'teal' outfit."

turquoise A beautiful shade of blue that's so vibrant it makes you want to dance like a peacock in a mating display.  ■ "I saw the most turquoise sky I've ever seen in my life, and it reminded me why I love summer."

violet A plant with purple or blue-purple flowers.  ■She had a field of violets in her garden, but they all died because she didn't water them properly., A color that is a shade of purple or blue-purple.  ■ "Violet" is also the name of a popular musical group known for their catchy tunes.

weddings A large, expensive event where two people pretend to be in love and promise to spend the rest of their lives together. Also known as "the one day you'll never forget, because you're not allowed to drink alcohol for fear of making a mess.  ■ The bride's mother spent months picking out the perfect shade of purple for her daughter's wedding dress, only to realize that it made her look like a grape. The groom, on the other hand, looked like he belonged in a mariachi band.