Meaning of the word lilac in English
What does lilac mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lilac
US /ˈlaɪ.lək/
UK /ˈlaɪ.lək/
Noun
1.
a pale purple color
Example:
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The walls were painted a soft lilac.
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She wore a dress of pale lilac.
2.
a Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, with fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers in dense clusters
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The garden was filled with the sweet scent of blooming lilacs.
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She picked a bouquet of fresh lilacs for the vase.
Adjective
of a pale purple color
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The sky turned a beautiful lilac at sunset.
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She chose a lilac scarf to match her outfit.