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black-and-blue

black-and-blue
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blak and bloo]
    • /blæk ænd blu/
    • /blæk ənd bluː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blak and bloo]
    • /blæk ænd blu/

Definitions of black-and-blue word

  • adjective black-and-blue (of the skin) discoloured, as from a bruise 3
  • adjective black-and-blue feeling pain or soreness, as from a beating 3
  • adjective black-and-blue discolored from congestion of blood under the skin; bruised 3
  • adjective black-and-blue discolored, as by bruising; exhibiting ecchymosis: a black-and-blue mark on my knee. 1
  • adjective black-and-blue Badly bruised, with discolourations beneath the skin due to coagulation of blood. 0

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Origin of black-and-blue

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Black-and-blue

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

black-and-blue popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for black-and-blue

adj black-and-blue

  • purple — any color having components of both red and blue, such as lavender, especially one deep in tone.
  • bruised — injured in a way that causes discoloration to the skin

Antonyms for black-and-blue

adj black-and-blue

  • blushing — to redden, as from embarrassment or shame: He blushed when they called him a conquering hero.
  • flushed — a flushed bird or flock of birds.
  • cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
  • brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
  • radiant — emitting rays of light; shining; bright: the radiant sun; radiant colors.

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