dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/hue_MW.json

{
  "hue":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": color":[
        "all the hues of the rainbow"
      ],
      ": gradation of color":[
        "the hues and shades of twilight",
        "\u2014 Colin Clark"
      ],
      ": overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion , aspect":[
        "political parties of every hue",
        "\u2014 Louis Wasserman"
      ],
      ": the attribute of colors that permits them to be classed as red, yellow, green, blue, or an intermediate between any contiguous pair of these colors":[
        "red with an orange hue"
      ],
      "city and port in central Vietnam; formerly capital of Annam population 302,983":[],
      "\u2014 compare brightness sense 2 , lightness sense 2a , saturation sense 4":[
        "red with an orange hue"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "We decorated the room in hues of blue and green.",
      "suggested she wear brighter hues to complement her skin tone",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Upstairs in the ballroom, the lighting was dim and red, bathing elaborate costumes in an apropos hue . \u2014 oregonlive , 31 May 2022",
      "The rich hue appears on everything from the walls to the plush carpet. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 2 June 2022",
      "Stamos-Buesig wondered aloud, based on the particular hue that the reagent had turned, if the drug might also contain heroin, which could take another sample and a squirt of another reagent to suss out. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 May 2022",
      "The beautiful pink hue offers a rich and sophisticated taste. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 18 May 2022",
      "The bright hue perfectly matches the juice, with top notes of bergamot, plum leaves, fig and pear; mid notes of jasmine, cyclamen, orris and orange blossom; and a dry down of amber, vanilla planifolia, musk and coconut. \u2014 Celia Shatzman, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
      "Sanding and refinishing of the wood floors got rid of the yellow hue . \u2014 Nancy Keates, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
      "The citrus hue makes a statement and pairs nicely with the Bay Area home\u2019s lush surroundings. \u2014 Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor , 10 May 2022",
      "And the restaurant at The Twenty Two is all about the color blue, with four custom shades of the hue featured in the d\u00e9cor. \u2014 Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure , 25 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English hewe , from Old English h\u012bw ; akin to Old Norse h\u0233 plant down, Goth hiwi form":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "hy\u00fc-\u02c8\u0101",
      "h\u00fc-\u02c8\u0101",
      "\u02c8(h)w\u0101",
      "\u02c8hy\u00fc"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "cast",
      "color",
      "shade",
      "tincture",
      "tinge",
      "tint",
      "tone"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013351",
    "type":[
      "geographical name",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "hue and cry":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a clamor of alarm or protest":[],
      ": a loud outcry formerly used in the pursuit of one who is suspected of a crime":[],
      ": hubbub":[],
      ": the pursuit of a suspect or a written proclamation for the capture of a suspect":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "There was a hue and cry in opposition to the film.",
      "the hue and cry in the classroom when someone let loose a snake",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Suddenly, Republicans are raising a hue and cry about getting serious about mental health. \u2014 Michael Tomasky, The New Republic , 31 May 2022",
      "The public hue and cry to change Cleveland\u2019s outfield apparently did not register with the front office. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 2 Apr. 2022",
      "Produced in November 2020, before the hue and cry over blockchain\u2019s environmental impact hit the mainstream, the artwork uses the NFT format to present how carbon markets could be brought on-chain. \u2014 Charlotte Kent, Wired , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "After a hue and cry , online applications arrived, but still, only 4,000 visas were granted as of Monday, even as the continent hosts a legion of 2.8 million refugees and growing. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "When Tom Cruise took on the role for what would be two films, a hue and cry was heard across Jack Reacher Land. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 15 Feb. 2022",
      "Writings from the time also raise a hue and cry about the shockingly green sky in another Faculty Painting. \u2014 Suhita Shirodkar, Wired , 24 Nov. 2021",
      "An app like Workrooms isn\u2019t going to quell that hue and cry . \u2014 Peter Rubin, Wired , 19 Aug. 2021",
      "The Astros\u2019 competition raised a great hue and cry against this practice, especially the New York Yankees who played them during the 2019 playoffs. \u2014 Don Yaeger, Forbes , 16 June 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "hue outcry":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "clamor",
      "howl",
      "hubbub",
      "hullabaloo",
      "noise",
      "outcry",
      "roar",
      "tumult",
      "uproar",
      "vociferation"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193949",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "hued":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": colored":[
        "\u2014 usually used in combination green- hued"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "With intricate, spongy ripples and umbrella tops, some dainty with slender stems, others thick, tan, or red- hued , the sculptural beauty of mushrooms caught the eye of Tyler Akabane early on. \u2014 Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Expect to be wowed by a newly green- hued iteration of the grand entry\u2019s original double staircase, as well as the mix of antiques and contemporary art throughout. \u2014 Andrew Sessa, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
      "These pictures captured the starkness of the countryside; rusting cars, broken down barns and empty homes set against dark hued backdrops. \u2014 John Canale, cleveland , 23 May 2022",
      "As such, an unofficial pink theme is attached to the event, with many opting for huge pink hats and fascinators topping their equally pink- hued outfits. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 19 May 2022",
      "On March 24, Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis stepped onto the golden- hued carpet to accept her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. \u2014 Variety, NBC News , 1 June 2022",
      "On March 24, Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis stepped onto the golden- hued carpet to accept her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. \u2014 Angelique Jackson, Variety , 1 June 2022",
      "This year, model Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Bel opted for a blue- hued look with subtle sequins and bold feathers. \u2014 Lauren Tappan, Town & Country , 17 May 2022",
      "A couple of hours later, Convery, McTaggart, Nadine and Jesus were sitting in a blue- hued booth, drinking Diet Coke and eating turkey burgers. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 18 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8hy\u00fcd"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214916",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  }
}