🇺🇸 English · C1
Colors & Descriptions in English · C1
60 English words and phrases for colors & descriptions, at C1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.
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exquisiteexquisite
The palace has exquisite decorations.
The palace has exquisite decorations.
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subtlesubtle
The tea has a subtle sweetness.
The tea has a subtle sweetness.
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radiantradiant
The bride looked absolutely radiant.
The bride looked absolutely radiant.
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huehue
The sunset glowed in hues of orange and pink.
The sunset glowed in hues of orange and pink.
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sleeksleek
The car has a sleek, modern design.
The car has a sleek, modern design.
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iridescentiridescent
The beetle's shell is iridescent.
The beetle's shell is iridescent.
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minimalistminimalist
Her apartment has a minimalist style.
Her apartment has a minimalist style.
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ornateornate
The palace gates are highly ornate.
The palace gates are highly ornate.
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mutedmuted
The room is painted in muted tones.
The room is painted in muted tones.
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opulentopulent
The hotel lobby looked absolutely opulent.
The hotel lobby looked absolutely opulent.
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lavishlavish
They threw a lavish, colorful celebration.
They threw a lavish, colorful celebration.
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resplendentresplendent
The garden looked resplendent in the morning light.
The garden looked resplendent in the morning light.
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etherealethereal
The dress had an almost ethereal quality.
The dress had an almost ethereal quality.
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luminousluminous
The lamp cast a soft, luminous glow.
The lamp cast a soft, luminous glow.
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translucenttranslucent
The curtains were made of a translucent fabric.
The curtains were made of a translucent fabric.
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aestheticaesthetic
The whole space has a real aesthetic appeal.
The whole space has a real aesthetic appeal.
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whimsicalwhimsical
The mural has a whimsical, playful charm.
The mural has a whimsical, playful charm.
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timelesstimeless
This design feels timeless, not trendy.
This design feels timeless, not trendy.
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vintagevintage
She loves collecting vintage clothing.
She loves collecting vintage clothing.
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eclecticeclectic
His style is wonderfully eclectic.
His style is wonderfully eclectic.
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bespokebespoke
The suit was clearly bespoke.
The suit was clearly bespoke.
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unassumingunassuming
Its unassuming look hides real craftsmanship.
Its unassuming look hides real craftsmanship.
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evocativeevocative
The photograph is hauntingly evocative.
The photograph is hauntingly evocative.
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captivatingcaptivating
The performance was utterly captivating.
The performance was utterly captivating.
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mesmerizingmesmerizing
The night sky was absolutely mesmerizing.
The night sky was absolutely mesmerizing.
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dazzlingdazzling
The dancer wore a dazzling gold costume.
The dancer wore a dazzling gold costume.
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breathtakingbreathtaking
The scenery was truly breathtaking.
The scenery was truly breathtaking.
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quintessentialquintessential
This dish is quintessential comfort food.
This dish is quintessential comfort food.
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idiosyncraticidiosyncratic
Every artist has their own idiosyncratic style.
Every artist has their own idiosyncratic style.
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unparalleledunparalleled
Her talent is simply unparalleled.
Her talent is simply unparalleled.
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The view was beyond description.The view was beyond description.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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The details set this piece apart from the rest.The details set this piece apart from the rest.
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The colors complement each other beautifully.The colors complement each other beautifully.
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The building blends into its surroundings.The building blends into its surroundings.
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Beauty often lies in the smallest details.Beauty often lies in the smallest details.
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The design strikes a balance between form and function.The design strikes a balance between form and function.
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The hotel lobby looked absolutely opulent.The hotel lobby looked absolutely opulent.
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They threw a lavish, colorful celebration.They threw a lavish, colorful celebration.
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The garden looked resplendent in the morning light.The garden looked resplendent in the morning light.
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The dress had an almost ethereal quality.The dress had an almost ethereal quality.
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The lamp cast a soft, luminous glow.The lamp cast a soft, luminous glow.
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The curtains were made of a translucent fabric.The curtains were made of a translucent fabric.
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The whole space has a real aesthetic appeal.The whole space has a real aesthetic appeal.
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The mural has a whimsical, playful charm.The mural has a whimsical, playful charm.
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This design feels timeless, not trendy.This design feels timeless, not trendy.
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She loves collecting vintage clothing.She loves collecting vintage clothing.
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His style is wonderfully eclectic.His style is wonderfully eclectic.
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The suit was clearly bespoke.The suit was clearly bespoke.
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Its unassuming look hides real craftsmanship.Its unassuming look hides real craftsmanship.
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The photograph is hauntingly evocative.The photograph is hauntingly evocative.
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That's an arresting shade of blue.That's an arresting shade of blue.
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The performance was utterly captivating.The performance was utterly captivating.
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The night sky was absolutely mesmerizing.The night sky was absolutely mesmerizing.
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The scenery was truly breathtaking.The scenery was truly breathtaking.
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This dish is quintessential comfort food.This dish is quintessential comfort food.
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Every artist has their own idiosyncratic style.Every artist has their own idiosyncratic style.
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Her talent is simply unparalleled.Her talent is simply unparalleled.
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Good design is often felt, not seen.Good design is often felt, not seen.
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True elegance never goes out of style.True elegance never goes out of style.
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