Meaning of the word ultramarine in English
What does ultramarine mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ultramarine
US /ˌʌl.trə.məˈriːn/
UK /ˌʌl.trə.məˈriːn/
Noun
a brilliant deep blue pigment originally obtained from lapis lazuli, or a synthetic form of this pigment
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The artist used pure ultramarine to paint the sky.
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The painting featured rich shades of ultramarine and gold.
Adjective
of a brilliant deep blue color
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The sky was an intense ultramarine after the storm.
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She wore a dress of a striking ultramarine hue.