Pronunciation: [ˈaʒəd] (IPA) 
The word "azured" is derived from the noun "azure," meaning a bright blue color. It is spelled with a "z" rather than an "s" because the word originates from Old French "azur," which itself comes from Arabic "lazaward," where the "z" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar fricative. The IPA phonetic transcription for "azured" is /ˈæʒəd/, with the "zh" sound coming from the "z" and the "u" pronounced as an "uh" sound.
Azured is an adjective that describes something as having a deep, vibrant blue color. It is derived from the word "azure," which is a shade of blue often associated with the color of the sky on a clear day. However, in the context of "azured," it specifically emphasizes the vividness and richness of the blue hue.
When an object or landscape is described as "azured," it suggests that it is saturated with this particular shade of blue, exhibiting a striking and captivating appearance. It evokes a sense of clarity, serenity, and expansiveness, resembling the bright blue sky or the vast open ocean.
The term is frequently used in literature and poetry to portray a vivid image or to enhance the descriptive qualities of a scene. For example, a poet might describe the "azured sea" to evoke a captivating picture of a deep blue ocean, or a writer might depict a mountain range against an "azured backdrop" to create a sense of majesty and beauty.
The word "azured" highlights the deep and captivating nature of the color blue, evoking a sense of wonder and tranquility. It allows individuals to vividly imagine and appreciate the beauty and richness of the blue color in its most vibrant form.
Being of an azure colour.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "Azured" originates from the Middle English term "azur", which was derived from the Old French word "azur" and the Arabic word "lāzaward". "Lāzaward" referred to the blue mineral lapis lazuli, which was highly valued in ancient times for its brilliant blue color. Over time, the word "azur" in English came to mean the color blue, and subsequently, "azured" was coined to describe something that is adorned with or colored in shades of blue, resembling the color of the sky. Today, "azured" is mainly used in heraldry to describe a blue field or background on a coat of arms.
