English · Word Candidate

coloured

/ˈkʌl.əd/

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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.

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