hued

adjective

ˈhyüd How to pronounce hued (audio)
Synonyms of huednext
: colored
—usually used in combination
green-hued

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Ratajkowski wasn’t the only star to opt for a sheer look, either — Ines de Ramon wore a sage-hued, off-the-shoulder sheer dress while attending the event with boyfriend Brad Pitt. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 Nourishing meals are key to the REVĪVŌ experience, and are beautifully rainbow-hued, seasonal, plant-forward and easily adapted to dietary restrictions. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 The Hustlers star styled her caramel-hued hair in a straight blowout with a middle part. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Grandma gardens create a nostalgic, comforting atmosphere with layered, classic pastel-hued blooms. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hued

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hued was before the 12th century

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“Hued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hued. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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