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Yellow: Meanings, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：having a yellow color (yellow)

yellow 🔊

/ˈjɛloʊ/

adj., n., v.

Having the colour of the sun, ripe lemons, or egg yolk.

Bright yellow school bus parked on quiet street under blue sky

having a yellow color 🔊

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/ˈhævɪŋ ə ˈjɛloʊ ˈkʌlər/

adj., n., v.

Reflecting or emitting light in the wavelength range of approximately 570-590 nm, commonly associated with sunshine, lemons, and egg yolks.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English geolu, related to German gelb and Latin helvus (pale yellow).

💡 Mnemonic

Yellow like the sun, bright and fun; but if you're yellow-bellied, you've no courage.

📖 Example

She picked a yellow raincoat to wear on the cloudy day, hoping its bright colour would bring some cheer. 🔊 She picked a yellow raincoat to wear on the cloudy day, hoping its bright colour would bring some cheer.

🔗 Collocations

bright yellow – of a vivid yellow shade

yellow light – a traffic signal indicating caution or warning

yellow dress – a garment of yellow color

🔄 Synonyms

golden (adj.) – having a yellow color like gold

lemon (adj.) – of a pale yellow color like a lemon

amber (adj.) – of a yellow-orange color like amber

🌱 Derivatives

yellowish (adj.) – slightly yellow

yellowness (n.) – the quality of being yellow

yellowy (adj.) – having a tendency toward yellow

📖 Cultural Story

In medieval humoral theory, yellow bile was associated with a choleric temperament. The phrase 'yellow-bellied' for cowardice likely derives from the yellow underbelly of certain birds thought to be timid.

Meaning 2：cowardly (yellow)

yellow 🔊

/ˈjɛloʊ/

adj., n., v.

Lacking courage, often used in the phrase 'yellow-bellied' to call someone a coward.

Person peeking fearfully from behind a slightly open door

cowardly 🔊

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/ˈkaʊərdli/

adj., n., v.

Informal term describing a person who lacks courage or is easily frightened, often used in the phrase 'yellow-bellied'.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He was too yellow to speak up and share his unique idea during the team meeting. 🔊 He was too yellow to speak up and share his unique idea during the team meeting.

🔗 Collocations

yellow-bellied – having a cowardly nature

yellow streak – a tendency to be cowardly

turn yellow – to become cowardly or afraid

🔄 Synonyms

cowardly (adj.) – lacking courage

timid (adj.) – shy and easily frightened

fearful (adj.) – feeling afraid or showing fear

🚫 Antonyms

brave (adj.) – ready to face danger or pain

courageous (adj.) – having or showing courage

bold (adj.) – willing to take risks; confident

🌱 Derivatives

yellowness (n.) – the state of being cowardly (informal)