Basic Details
Word: Cyan
Part of Speech: Adjective and Noun
Meaning: A greenish-blue colour, often associated with the colour of the sea.
Synonyms: Teal, Aqua, Turquoise
Antonyms: Red, Magenta
Idioms and Phrases
- Caught between a blue and a cyan: Used to describe a situation where someone is torn between two choices that are similar. Example: "When deciding on a summer holiday, I felt caught between a blue and a cyan - both places looked beautiful!"
- Feeling cyan: To feel calm or peaceful, as though surrounded by serene waters. Example: "After a long day at school, sitting by the lake made me feel cyan."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist chose a cyan colour for the sky in her painting, making it look bright and inviting.
Example 2: At the beach, the water appeared a beautiful shade of cyan under the bright sun.
Example 3: She wore a cyan dress that matched her eyes perfectly, making her stand out at the party.
Fun Fact
The word "cyan" comes from the Greek word 'kyanos', which means dark blue. It became widely used in art and printing to refer to colours in the 19th century.
Famous Quote
"Colours are the smiles of nature." - Leopold B. Senghor
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cyan" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A greenish-blue colour
c) A type of fish
d) A musical note
Answer: b) A greenish-blue colour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cyan"?
a) Red
b) Teal
c) Yellow
d) Purple
Answer: b) Teal
3. Which sentence uses "cyan" correctly?
a) The cyan tastes delicious.
b) He painted the wall cyan to brighten the room.
c) The cyan won the race.
d) The cyan is my favourite snack.
Answer: b) He painted the wall cyan to brighten the room.
4. Which idiom means similar to "cyan"?
a) Felt caught between a blue and a cyan
b) As blue as the sky
c) Green with envy
d) True blue
Answer: a) Felt caught between a blue and a cyan
5. What is the opposite of "cyan"?
a) Green
b) Blue
c) Red
d) Pink
Answer: c) Red
