indigoid

/ˌɪndɪˈɡɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling indigo, or having a deep blue or purple colour

“The indigoid flowers bloomed in the spring, attracting many bees to the garden.”

2. noun

a substance with properties similar to indigo, used in dyeing

“The chemist mixed indigoid compounds to create the new dye.”

Synonyms

  • blue
  • indigo

Antonyms

  • green
  • yellow