Magenta
/məˈdʒɛntə/
Definitions
2 meaningsA vivid purplish-red color.
/məˈdʒɛntə/
The sunset painted the sky in hues of magenta and orange.
💡 Simply: Magenta is like a bright, reddish-purple color, kind of like the color of some flowers or the ink in your printer. Imagine a vibrant sunset with splashes of this color. It's a standout shade!
👶 For kids: Magenta is a fancy name for a bright pinkish-red color, like a superhero's cape!
More Examples
The printer ran out of magenta ink.
She chose a magenta scarf to brighten up her outfit.
How It's Used
"The artist used magenta as a primary color in her painting."
"Magenta is one of the four basic colors in CMYK printing."
"She wore a magenta dress to the party."
Having the color magenta; purplish-red.
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Having the color magenta.
The artist used a magenta paint for the painting.
💡 Simply: Something is 'magenta' when it's the color we described before – a bright, reddish-purple. Think of a brightly colored flower or a piece of clothing. If it looks magenta, it *is* magenta!
👶 For kids: If something is magenta, it's the color of a really bright pinkish-red!
More Examples
She wore a magenta dress to the party.
The company's logo featured a magenta stripe.
How It's Used
"The magenta petals stood out against the green foliage."
"The designer wanted a magenta background for the website."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859, fought near the Italian town of Magenta, where a new aniline dye was discovered and used to dye fabrics, popularized the color.
The word 'magenta' became popular in the mid-19th century after the Battle of Magenta, and the subsequent discovery of the aniline dye.
Memory tip
Think of the city of Magenta – the color is a vibrant reminder.
Word Origin
"Named after the town of Magenta, Italy."