🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

अल्ट्रामरीन

Pronunciation / Transliteration: altrameerīn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ultramarine/ˌʌltrəˈmɛrɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"कलाकार ने अपनी पेंटिंग में आसमान के लिए अल्ट्रामरीन का उपयोग किया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A vivid blue pigment originally made from lapis lazuli, used in painting and decoration.

    "The artist chose ultramarine for the sky in her landscape painting to create a striking contrast."
  2. 2

    A color that resembles the pigment ultramarine, often used in various artistic and design contexts.

    "The walls of the gallery were painted in ultramarine, giving the space a modern and vibrant feel."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ultramarine' originates from the Latin 'ultramarinus', meaning 'beyond the sea', referring to the lapis lazuli stone sourced from Afghanistan. It was historically used in art and decoration, evolving to denote a vibrant blue pigment derived from this stone during the Renaissance period.

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