Definition of CERULEAN

cerulean

Plural: ceruleans

Noun

  • A deep sky-blue color, reminiscent of a clear summer sky.
  • 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.

Examples

  • The CERULEAN tiles offered a serene backdrop to the intense Scrabble battle.

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

cerulean: valid Words With Friends Word