word
cerulean
suh-ROO-lee-un
sɪˈruːliənListen
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Syllable breakdown
cerulean
Dictionary meaning
A bright blue colour, like a clear sky.
History and origin
Latin — 'caeruleus' (sky, blue).
Examples
- The swimming pool's cerulean tiles shimmered in the afternoon light.
Common mispronunciations
ser-OO-lee-anseh-ROO-lee-un
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