light-coloured

IPA/ˌlaɪt ˈkʌləd/
IPA/ˌlaɪt ˈkʌlərd/

light-coloured — adjective

1. describes a colour that has a lot of white mixed in so that it is close to pale

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a colour that has a lot of white mixed in so that it is close to pale and not dark or strong — for example, light-coloured wood is a pale beige or soft brown, not a deep dark brown.

例句

Rosa chose a light-coloured sofa for her living room to make it feel more open.

chose + light-coloured + [noun] + purpose clause

The kitchen walls were painted in a light-coloured shade that reflected the morning sunshine.

passive: were painted in a ... shade

同義詞
  • pale

    very similar to light-coloured, used for any colour with a lot of white; 'pale' is more common in everyday speech

  • pastel

    describes soft, light shades such as pink, blue, or green, but not used for beige, grey, or white

  • faded

    suggests the colour was once brighter but has lost strength over time; has a slightly worn connotation

  • whitish

    less common; describes a colour that is almost white but not completely

反義詞
  • dark-coloured

    the direct opposite; describes colours with little white and a lot of black or deep pigment

  • deep

    describes a strong, intense colour that is the opposite of pale or light

文法句型

be + light-coloured

light-coloured + noun

用法筆記

This is the British spelling; the American spelling is 'light-colored'. Commonly used to describe paint, fabric, wood, and buildings.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a light colour dress.
✅She wore a light-coloured dress.
💡When used as a compound adjective before a noun, 'light-coloured' needs a hyphen.
❌The walls are light-colour.
✅The walls are light-coloured.
💡When used after the verb 'be', the form is 'light-coloured' (adjective), not 'light colour' (noun phrase).