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yellow
01
having the color of lemons or the sun
Examples
She drew a yellow sun on the corner of the paper.
The banana was yellow and tasted sweet.
02
lacking in courage
Examples
She was labeled as yellow when she hesitated to speak up against the injustice.
The coach criticized the player for being too yellow to take the final penalty kick.
03
describing writing that is sensational and exaggerated to attract attention
Examples
The yellow article exaggerated the details to grab readers' attention.
The news was criticized for its yellow style and lack of real information.
04
describing skin that has a yellowish tint, often due to jaundice or other health conditions
Examples
His yellow skin was a sign that he might be suffering from jaundice.
The doctor noticed the yellow discoloration of her skin and ordered further tests.
Yellow
01
a color that is bright and resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the sun
Examples
The walls of the room were painted in a cheerful shade of yellow.
The artist used vibrant yellow to highlight the sunny parts of the landscape.
02
a plant disease causing yellowing of leaves and stunted growth, often due to phytoplasmas
Examples
The orchard suffered from yellow, with leaves turning yellow and plants stunting.
Yellows spread quickly, affecting the growth of the crops.
03
a yellow-colored ball or piece used in certain games or sports
Examples
He watched in frustration as the cue ball missed the yellow during the championship match.
The yellow was strategically placed near the corner pocket in the final round.
to yellow
01
to become yellow in color
Intransitive
Examples
The leaves will yellow as autumn progresses.
The old newspaper started to yellow after being stored for years.
02
to cause something to turn yellow in color
Transitive
Examples
The artist yellowed the canvas to give it a vintage look.
The chemicals in the cleaner yellowed the once-white curtains.
Lexical Tree
yellowish
yellowness
yellow
