Meaning of the word mauve in English
What does mauve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mauve
US /moʊv/
UK /məʊv/
Noun
a pale purple color, typically with a grayish tinge
Example:
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The walls were painted a soft mauve.
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She chose a dress in a beautiful shade of mauve.
Adjective
of a pale purple color, typically with a grayish tinge
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The sky turned a soft mauve at sunset.
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She wore a beautiful mauve scarf.