kelly
word
/ˈkɛɫi/
KE-lee
/kˈɛli/
KE-lee
Definition
Kelly is a bright, vivid shade of green. It is mostly used to describe color in clothes, design, paint, or decoration.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears before a noun, as in 'kelly green dress' or 'painted it kelly green'. It is a specific color term, not a common everyday word in all contexts, so learners will see it more in fashion, interior design, and product descriptions.
Spanish: verde kellyPortuguese (BR): verde-esmeralda - verde kellyPortuguese (PT): verde-esmeralda - verde kellyChinese (Simplified): 鲜绿色 - 凯利绿Chinese (Traditional): 鮮綠色 - 凱利綠Hindi: चमकीला हरा रंग - केली ग्रीनArabic: أخضر زاهٍ - أخضر كيليBengali: কেলি (সবুজের এক উজ্জ্বল শেড)Russian: кэлли (ярко-зелёный оттенок)Japanese: ケリー（鮮やかな緑色）Vietnamese: kelly (một sắc xanh lá cây tươi sáng)Korean: 켈리 (선명한 녹색)Turkish: kelly (parlak yeşil tonu)Urdu: کیلی (روشن سبز رنگ)Indonesian: kelly (hijau cerah)
Example Sentences
She bought a kelly green shirt.
basic
I like that kelly green bag.
basic
The wall is painted kelly green.
basic
That sofa would look amazing in kelly green.
natural
She showed up in a kelly green coat and everyone noticed.
natural
We wanted something bold, so we went with kelly green for the kitchen cabinets.
natural