Definition of CERULEAN

cerulean

Meanings

Plural: ceruleans

Noun

  • a light shade of blue
  • A greenish-blue color.
  • Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Jamides.

Adjective Satellite

  • of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky

Adj

  • Sky-blue.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin caeruleus (“blue”) + -an, from caelum (“sky, heaven”) + -uleus (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms

azure, bright blue, lazuline, sapphire, sky-blue

Scrabble Score: 10

cerulean is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cerulean is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cerulean is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

cerulean is a valid Words With Friends word