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sky-blue

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/ˈskaɪˌblu/

pale blue

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sky-blue' originates from the combination of 'sky' and 'blue', where 'sky' refers to the atmosphere and 'blue' refers to the color.

Historical Evolution

'Sky-blue' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the color of the sky.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the color of the sky', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a color that resembles the clear sky during the day.

The walls of the room were painted in sky-blue.

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Adjective 1

a pale shade of blue, similar to the color of a clear daytime sky.

She wore a sky-blue dress to the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/25 14:21