Antonyms for
pink
A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
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No Antonyms Found for Pink

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All Definitions for Pink

Below are all the dictionary definitions of pink:

1A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
2Magenta, the colour evoked by red and blue light when combined.
3Pale red.
4Any of various flowers of that colour in the genus Dianthus, sometimes called carnations.
5A perfect example
6Excellence, perfection
7The embodiment of some quality.
8Hunting pink
9Scarlet, as worn by hunters.
10A huntsman.
11One of the colour balls used in snooker, coloured pink, with a value of 6 points.
12An unlettered and uncultured, but relatively prosperous, member of the middle classes
13Compare Babbitt, bourgeoisie.
14The vagina or vulva.
15Having a colour between red and white
16Pale red.
17Of a fox-hunter's jacket: scarlet.
18Having conjunctivitis.
19By comparison to red (communist), supportive of socialist ideas but not actually socialist or communist.
20Relating to women or girls.
21Relating to homosexuals as a group within society.
22To become pink in color, to redden.
23To turn (something) pink.
24To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat.
25The common minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus.
26A young Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, before it becomes a smolt
27A parr.
28To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
29To prick with a sword.
30To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.
31Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
32Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.
33A narrow boat.
34A small hole made by puncturing something, as with a rapier, dagger, or pinking iron.
35A small hole or puncture made by a sharp, slender instrument such as a rapier, poniard or dagger, or (by extension) a bullet
36A stab.
37A small hole or eyelet punched in a garment for decoration, as with a pinking iron
38A scallop.
39To wink
40To blink.
41Half-shut
42Winking.
43Any of various lake pigments or dyes in yellow, yellowish green or brown shades, made with plant coloring and a metallic oxide base.
44A surname.
45An operative of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
46Alternative form of pinko. [(informal, often derogatory, chiefly US) A socialist, particularly one who is not completely communist.]

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What are antonyms for pink?

Common antonyms for pink. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does pink have?

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About antonyms for pink

Finding the right antonym for pink helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.", pink has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for pink, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.