Word
lila
Phoneticslila
/ˈɫiɫə/
Definition
adj. having a pale purple color. It is the color of the flowers on a lilac bush.
adj. of a pale violet or light purple color, resembling the flowers of the lilac plant.
Examples
“She wore a beautiful lila dress to the party.”
“The walls of the nursery were painted a soft lila to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.”
“The sunset painted the horizon in shades of lila and gold, casting a gentle glow over the quiet valley as the day came to an end.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a beautiful lila dress to the party.”
contextual
“The walls of the nursery were painted a soft lila to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.”
complex
“The sunset painted the horizon in shades of lila and gold, casting a gentle glow over the quiet valley as the day came to an end.”
Usage
Commonly used in European English contexts; in American English, 'lilac' is the standard spelling for both the flower and the color.
Pitfall
a lila flower
a lilac flower
While 'lila' is used for the color in many languages and some English dialects, 'lilac' is the standard name for the plant itself.
Scan code
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