Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose-color
verb
/luːz ˈkʌlə/
Definition
To lose color refers to the process where something fades in color or loses its vibrancy over time.
Examples
- The painting will lose color if it is left in direct sunlight.
- After many washes, the fabric started to lose color and looked faded.
- The old photographs seemed to lose color as the years went by.
Meaning
It signifies a change in appearance, particularly the reduction of color intensity, often due to exposure to light, weather conditions, or age.
Synonyms
- fade
- bleach
- dull
- wash out
- decolorize
