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UI/UX Keywords Reference

Progressive disclosure reference for common UI terminology and adjective palettes.

Component Keywords

Navigation

  • navigation bar, nav menu, header
  • breadcrumbs, tabs, sidebar
  • hamburger menu, dropdown menu
  • back button, close button

Content Containers

  • hero section, hero banner
  • card, card grid, tile
  • modal, dialog, popup
  • accordion, collapsible section
  • carousel, slider

Forms

  • input field, text input
  • dropdown, select menu
  • checkbox, radio button
  • toggle switch
  • date picker, time picker
  • search bar, search input
  • submit button, form actions

Calls to Action

  • primary button, secondary button
  • ghost button, text link
  • floating action button (FAB)
  • icon button

Feedback

  • toast notification, snackbar
  • alert banner, warning message
  • loading spinner, skeleton loader
  • progress bar, step indicator

Layout

  • grid layout, flexbox
  • sidebar layout, split view
  • sticky header, fixed footer
  • full-width, contained width
  • centered content, max-width container

Adjective Palettes

Minimal / Clean

  • minimal, clean, uncluttered
  • generous whitespace, breathing room
  • subtle, understated, refined
  • simple, focused, distraction-free

Professional / Corporate

  • sophisticated, polished, trustworthy
  • corporate, business-like, formal
  • subtle shadows, clean lines
  • structured, organized, hierarchical

Playful / Fun

  • vibrant, colorful, energetic
  • rounded corners, soft edges
  • bold, expressive, dynamic
  • friendly, approachable, warm

Premium / Luxury

  • elegant, luxurious, high-end
  • dramatic, bold contrasts
  • sleek, modern, cutting-edge
  • exclusive, boutique, curated

Dark Mode

  • dark theme, night mode
  • high-contrast accents
  • soft glows, subtle highlights
  • deep backgrounds, muted surfaces

Organic / Natural

  • earthy tones, natural colors
  • warm, inviting, cozy
  • textured, tactile, handcrafted
  • flowing, organic shapes

Color Role Terminology

Backgrounds

  • page background, canvas
  • surface color, card background
  • overlay, scrim

Text

  • primary text, heading color
  • secondary text, body copy
  • muted text, placeholder
  • inverse text (on dark backgrounds)

Accents

  • primary accent, brand color
  • secondary accent, highlight
  • success, error, warning colors
  • hover state, active state

Shape Descriptions

Technical Natural Language
rounded-none sharp, squared-off edges
rounded-sm slightly softened corners
rounded-md gently rounded corners
rounded-lg generously rounded corners
rounded-xl very rounded, pillow-like
rounded-full pill-shaped, circular