The natural colour, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face
“Her flawless complexion and radiant coloring were the envy of everyone in the room.”
A substance used to add a color to or change the color of something
“I bought a new coloring to dye my hair a vibrant shade of purple.”
A statement or representation that is embellished or exaggerated
“His retelling of the incident was full of coloring, making it difficult to discern the actual truth.”
An extreme exaggeration or overstatement
An unfair or dishonest account or exposition
The range of colors used in an artistic or creative piece, work or product
A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
The act of evading or avoiding a clear and honest response
A red coloring dye derived from insects, often used as an additive
A layer of paint or metal spread thinly on a surface
A meaning that is suggested or implied
Present participle for to give color to
“We could color the walls red to give the room an emotive ambiance.”
Present participle for to affect without completely changing
“Fake news could potentially color your perception of the world.”
Present participle for to misrepresent by distortion or exaggeration
“Witnesses may be inclined to color their testimony so as to make their story saleable.”
Present participle for to appear or turn red or pink in color
“Riley began to color slightly at the attention she was receiving.”
Present participle for to describe or express in too exaggerated terms
Present participle for to apply make-up, especially rouge
Present participle for to spread or pervade throughout
Present participle for to give a particular character to
Present participle for to change or lose color
Present participle for to make unclear or difficult to understand
Present participle for to add a quality or feature, especially enliven or make more exciting
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