azure

noun
UK: /ˈæʒər/
US: /ˈæʒər/

  1. A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.

    1. The sea was a beautiful azure color today, so clear. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist used various shades of blue to capture the azure depths of the summer sky. [ ] [ ]

  2. A blue pigment or dye.

    1. She used azure to paint the sky in her landscape. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient Egyptians highly valued azure for its use in creating royal pigments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cerulean sky blue sapphire
azure adjective

  1. Bright blue in color like a clear sky.

    1. The azure sky was cloudless. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lake shimmered with azure reflections from the clear sunny weather. [ ] [ ]
azure verb

  1. To color something azure or light blue.

    1. She decided to azure the walls of her room for a brighter effect. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist wanted to azure the canvas, creating a sense of calm and tranquility for viewers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "azure" in English means: A bright blue color like that of a clear sky., A blue pigment or dye..

The phonetic transcription of "azure" is /ˈæʒər/ in British English and /ˈæʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "azure": cerulean, sky blue, sapphire.

Example usage of "azure": "The sea was a beautiful azure color today, so clear.". More examples on the page.