colors

col-ors · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of color; different hues or tints.

  2. 2.

    A flag or banner, especially of a military unit or sports team.

  3. 3.

    One's true character or nature.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    show one's true colors — reveal one's real character
  • •
    with flying colors — with great success
  • •
    nail one's colors to the mast — declare one's position firmly

Related words

See also: color, colorful, colours
Synonyms: colours (British), hues, shades, tints

Etymology

From Latin color meaning "color, hue, appearance."