ombré
6.9
A style where colors slowly change from light to dark
- noun
- /ˈɑːmbreɪ/
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efecto ombré
- This dress features a beautiful ombré effect, transitioning smoothly from a light pink at the hem to a dark rose near the top.
Examples
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You could create this fetching ombré effect with almost any color, such as shades of blue, yellow, or any neutral hue.
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The stylist recommended an ombré technique for the client's hair, fading from golden blonde at the roots to a deep chestnut at the ends.
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She painted her nails with an ombré design, blending soft lavender into a dark plum for a stunning look.
Antonyms
How Blended
ombré
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shaded
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Surface Forms
Etymology
As a noun, ombré names a style of coloring that blends from light to dark. The term comes from French ombrer 'to shade' and Latin umbra 'shade', so an ombré is a 'shaded' color effect.