magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjen-tə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
2
: a deep purplish red

Examples of magenta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The display can be set in one of six colorways (orange, violet, magenta, lime, teal, and blue), along with customizable clock faces. Richard Lawler, The Verge, 8 July 2024 Lean into jewel tones: Colors like magenta, sapphire blue, and dewy yellows work perfectly for a summer theme. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 July 2024 But when actually called upon to sing and dance while wearing a magenta velvet frock coat and top hat, Chalamet displays the tentativeness of someone who only recently emerged from the prelapsarian bliss of childhood into an adolescent’s awareness of the possibility of being embarrassed. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024 Make a statement with our favorite pink flowers in every hue from the palest blush to the brightest magenta. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for magenta 

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Word History

Etymology

Magenta, Italy

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magenta was in 1860

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Cite this Entry

“Magenta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magenta. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
: a deep red dye
2
: a deep purplish red

Medical Definition

magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)

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