Ombres is a term originated from the French word "shade." Ombres means the gradual transition of one color to another. It is often used in the context of hair colors and nail art. Some folks may also use the word ombres to describe gradient effects in painting or drawing. Synonyms for ombres include the words shading, blending, gradation, and fading. The word shading and blending suggests the gradual transition of colors, while gradation and fading imply a change from one color to another. These words can be interchangeably used with ombres to describe similar effects and give more variety to descriptions.