Word Adjective
magenta
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /məˈdʒɛntə/ UK /mədʒˈɛntɐ/ ma·gen·ta UK spelling magentas
Definition
adj.describing a bright, deep pink-purple color. It is one of the main colors used in computer printing.
adj.relating to a deep purplish-red color, specifically one of the primary subtractive colors used in printing. Often used attributively to describe pigments, inks, or digital displays.
Examples
“The flowers are a bright magenta color.”
“The printer is running low on magenta ink, so the photos are coming out looking too green.”
“The artist chose a vibrant magenta for the sunset, creating a surreal contrast against the deep indigo of the approaching storm clouds.”
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun; in technical contexts, it refers to a specific wavelength in the subtractive color model.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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