Word
Definition
n. a bush with purple or white flowers that have a very sweet smell. It also describes a pale purple color.
n. a deciduous shrub of the olive family, Syringa vulgaris, bearing large clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers. Also refers to a pale violet or light purple hue.
Examples
“The garden smells wonderful when the lilac is in bloom.”
“She decided to paint the guest bedroom a soft lilac to create a more relaxing atmosphere.”
“The heavy scent of blooming lilac drifted through the open window, signaling the definitive arrival of spring after a particularly harsh and colorless winter.”
Examples
simple
“The garden smells wonderful when the lilac is in bloom.”
contextual
“She decided to paint the guest bedroom a soft lilac to create a more relaxing atmosphere.”
complex
“The heavy scent of blooming lilac drifted through the open window, signaling the definitive arrival of spring after a particularly harsh and colorless winter.”
Usage
Countable when referring to the plant or specific varieties; uncountable when referring to the color.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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