useful words to use when writing about art and colour
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blend |
A carburettor is used in aircraft engines to blend air and fuel.
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bright |
The holly berry is bright red.
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clashing |
Avoid clashing when using different paints.
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cold |
David has a bad cold and a cough.
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deep |
Only dive at the deep end of the pool.
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dull |
His picture was dull.
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glowing |
The picture made the fire look like it was glowing.
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harmonious |
The classroom had a harmonious feeling.
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intense |
The intense colours leapt off the canvas.
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luminous |
He painted using luminous paints.
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mixed |
John mixed the ingredients into a creamy consistency.
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opaque |
Opaque paint is not transparent.
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pale |
Pale blue is a peaceful colour.
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pastel |
Use pastel colours.
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pure |
The medal is made of pure gold.
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secondary |
Secondary school students are aged between eleven and sixteen.
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soft |
Velvet has a very soft texture.
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translucent |
Frosted glass is translucent.
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transparent |
Quartz is a hard transparent mineral.
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vibrant |
Bold, thick dark lines or bold vibrant colours.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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