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/bluː/
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adjectiveHaving the color of a clear sky or the deep sea.
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Etymology
From Middle English blew, from Old French bleu, ultimately from a Germanic source.
Examples
She wore a blue dress to the party.
The sky turned blue after the storm.
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adjectiveSad, depressed, or low in spirits.
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From the association of the color blue with melancholy, attested in English since the early modern period.
Examples
He felt blue all weekend.
I always feel a little blue in winter.
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adjectiveRelating to sexual matters in a way considered indecent or improper.
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Probably from earlier associations of blue with strict morality or with indecent material, though the exact origin is uncertain.
Examples
The comedian told a few blue jokes.
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adjectivePolitically associated with a party, movement, or group represented by the color blue, especially the Democratic Party in the United States or the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom.
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From the use of blue as a conventional political color on maps, charts, and party symbols.
Examples
The county became more blue in the last election.
Several blue states voted early.
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noun[C, U]
The color blue; a blue pigment, dye, shade, or item of clothing.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Middle English blew, from Old French bleu, ultimately from a Germanic source.
Examples
Blue is my favorite color.
The artist mixed several blues for the ocean.
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