hued

[hyood, 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 Word Forms

• multihued adjective
• unhued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hued¹

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

Example Sentences

Dressed in a joyful orange ensemble, Fox was flanked by her fellow choir members, each dressed in a richly hued jewel tone of their choice.

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We inherited many of Beverly’s treasures once the place became ours, including richly hued bowls, mugs and serving pieces made by regional potters as well as signed oils and watercolors, drawings and numbered prints.

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This honey hued showstopper with its cookie crumb, pecan crust and mile high filling pleases pumpkin lovers, skeptics and those on the fence.

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It, too, is a trove of exemplary works, from exquisite Raphael drawings to groovy 1970s plastic radios; Coptic tunics to Alexander McQueen couture gowns; vividly hued Islamic tiles to a bunch of grand English beds.

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The condiment is appropriately pink hued and emblazoned with the ponytailed doll profile.

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Related Words

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