hued
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- multihued adjective
- unhued adjective
Etymology
Origin of hued
before 1000; Middle English hewed, Old English ( ge ) hīwod. See hue 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The film’s aesthetic is bold and brash, featuring brilliantly hued red floors and walls designed to look like Cathy’s freckled skin.
From Los Angeles Times
Coal typed, and Kobra’s brightly hued, geometric portraits quickly filled the screen.
From Literature
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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.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Salon
This honey hued showstopper with its cookie crumb, pecan crust and mile high filling pleases pumpkin lovers, skeptics and those on the fence.
From Salon
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