coloured
/ˈkʌl.əd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
British standard spelling of colored.
Adjective
Examples
The last quarrel arose from Mr[.] Pompeau’s being more sweet upon Miss Feliciana Woodland, a coloured spinster, than suited Mrs. Pompeau’s ideas of decorum.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coloured” mean?
British standard spelling of colored.
Is “coloured” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.