mauve

[US]/məʊv/
[UK]/mov/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a pale purple color

Example Sentences

a few pale streaks of mauve were all that remained of the sunset.

these mauves, lime greens, and saffron yellows recall the high key of El Greco's palette.

Eurasian weed having yellow or mauve or white flowers and podlike fruits.

She painted her bedroom walls in a lovely shade of mauve.

The bridesmaids wore matching mauve dresses.

Mauve is a popular color for spring fashion.

Her favorite flower is a mauve rose.

The sunset painted the sky in shades of mauve and pink.

She added a touch of mauve to her outfit with a scarf.

The artist used mauve to create a soft, dreamy atmosphere in the painting.

Mauve pairs well with neutral colors like grey and beige.

The bedroom curtains were a rich mauve color.

She chose a mauve lipstick to complement her outfit.

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