hued

[ hyoodor, often, yood ]

adjective

1. having the hue or color as specified (usually used in combination):

   many-hued; golden-hued.

hued

/ hjuːd /

adjective

1. archaic.
   1. having a hue or colour as specified
   2. ( in combination )

      rosy-hued dawn

Other Words From

• multi·hued adjective
• un·hued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hued¹

before 1000; Middle English hewed, Old English ( ge ) hīwod. See hue ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

While Julia Kwon’s face masks made of brightly hued Korean silk show the influence of recent events, she — and all the artists — continues to explore earlier themes.

From Washington Post

In this dish, grilled slices of eggplant and onion are simmered in a quick, golden-hued, paprika-and-turmeric-spiced tomato sauce, then served layered with garlicky yogurt and showered with fresh mint and cilantro.

From Washington Post

The photo that Leslie Rose modified into three screen prints is also on display, but her handsome, subtly hued prints, “Variations on a Pine Branch,” don’t look much like their source.

From Washington Post

They’re piled high with mostly warm, golden-hued veggies, full of protein-rich ingredients like nuts and legumes, and most importantly, are quick-cooking, or can be reheated or repurposed into even more dishes.

From Washington Post

This copper pink–hued rosé blend showcases Pinot Noir grapes from the Montagne de Reims while retaining the fresh minerality of Chardonnay, with a palate of red berry fruits.

From Fortune

Meanwhile, big dollar advertising campaigns have taken an explicit rainbow-hued slant.

From The Daily Beast

Now, he's out to prove that redheads are just as desirable as their neutral-hued brethren.

From The Daily Beast

Within a navy blue duffel bag were clattering bone-hued beads, amulets, and bracelets.

From The Daily Beast

The program began about two years ago with artist Jet Martinez, who painted a brightly hued floral mural in Building 18.

From The Daily Beast

The idea of using an incredibly salty, orange-hued shell as a delivery vehicle for salty stuffings seemed a little daft.

From The Daily Beast

His clothing was also, in part, that of a parader: a brilliant-hued coat worn over his ordinary faded suit of denim.

From Project Gutenberg

His straw-hued hair, brushed back from a sloping brow, hung lankly down upon his coat-collar.

From Project Gutenberg

Undistinguished from any typical strap-hanger except perhaps by the light-hued eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

He had his key ready in his hand, terra cotta-hued tab swinging loose.

From Project Gutenberg

The furnishings are many hued, the cushions a flare of color, and the pictures fantastically futuristic.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• brilliant
• clear
• colorful
• deep
• flashy
• fresh
• intense
• rich
• sharp