adj
Meaning 1
An intense, relatively dark blue.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: azure
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
deep blue
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adj
Meaning 2
Of a geographic area, state, or district, heavily and consistently voting for the Democratic Party.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: government, politics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
An intense, relative dark blue.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
- the azure of her Gypsy Spanish eyes
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Synonyms: none provided
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History
Etymology
From Middle English depe blew, equivalent to deep + blue.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Greek: βαθύ μπλε (vathý ble) — intense blue — see also dark blue, navy, navy blue
- Manchu: ᡨᡠᠮᡳᠨ ᠯᠠᠮᡠᠨ (tumin lamun) — intense blue — see also dark blue, navy, navy blue