hued

adjective

Definition of huednext
as in colored

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Recent Examples of hued Grandma gardens create a nostalgic, comforting atmosphere with layered, classic pastel-hued blooms. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 The value compounds because the tour is selling tickets, the album is driving streams, and the tequila and the sneaker campaign are both reinforcing the same orange-hued, community-first aesthetic in the culture at the same time. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The brightly hued landscape is leading a sale of works from the family collection of Paul Durand-Ruel, the dealer considered most responsible helped establish Impressionism as a commercial and critical success. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 Ground black pepper is a deeply hued powder. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hued
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hued
  1. colored
  2. tinted
  3. tinged
  4. stained
  5. painted
  6. dyed
  7. pigmented
Adjective
  • Vivier’s signature buckle can be rendered in gold or silver, with colored brass available on select styles.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Its cyan-colored vehicles will compete with Ubers, Lyfts and autonomous taxis to shuttle customers across busy streets and freeways.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Some tinted formulas, like Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 30, can do double duty as SPF and makeup, ideal for anyone who doesn’t want to apply a bunch of different products.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The red Honda Accord, believed to be a 2018-2021 model with heavily tinted windows, has not been recovered, Smith said.
    — Laura Fay, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tinted
Adjective
  • The disconnect — platinum hits deemed too folky or rock-tinged to fly on rustic-hodgepodge radio stations — suggests this business is something other than a meritocracy.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The song pairs Wilson’s vocal with those of the late crooner, making for an elegant, twang-tinged take on the wintry track.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of tinged
Adjective
  • Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Pushing those briars aside revealed a single splinter of stained glass, bright as a ruby and warm as blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of stained
Adjective
  • Other rooms featured colorful, painted plaster.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
  • Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.
    — Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of painted
Adjective
  • However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of dyed
Adjective
  • At Roberto Cavalli, makeup artist Yadim had the same inclination for highly pigmented metallic shades, a choice that punctuated key looks also at Jil Sander.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These Best of Beauty-winning lip stains come in a wide range of highly pigmented hues and last all day.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pigmented

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“Hued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hued. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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