lila
word
LEE-luh
LEE-luh
Definition
A pale, light purple color, often associated with flowers like the lilac. It is a soft, pastel shade between pink and purple.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as an adjective to describe colors ("lila dress", "lila flowers"). In English, the term "lilac" is more common for both the flower and the color; "lila" is often used in other languages. Not as common as "purple" or "violet".
Spanish: lila - violetaPortuguese (BR): lilásPortuguese (PT): lilásChinese (Simplified): 淡紫色 - 紫丁香色Chinese (Traditional): 淡紫色 - 紫丁香色Hindi: बैंगनी (हल्का रंग)Arabic: أرجواني (فاتح اللون)Bengali: হালকা বেগুনি - লায়লাক (রঙ)Russian: сиреневыйJapanese: ライラック色Vietnamese: màu tím nhạt - màu hoa tử đinh hươngKorean: 라일락색 - 연보라색Turkish: lila - leylak rengiUrdu: ہلکا ارغوانی - لیلک (رنگ)Indonesian: ungu muda - lila
Example Sentences
I like the lila flowers in the garden.
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My favorite sweater is that soft lila one.
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She painted her nails lila for spring.
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I almost bought the lila phone, but picked blue instead.
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She wore a lila dress to the party.
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The walls of her room are lila.
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