orangey

adjective

or·​ang·​ey ˈär-in-jē How to pronounce orangey (audio)
ˈär(-ə)n-
ˈȯr-in-
ˈȯr(-ə)n-
variants or orangy
: resembling or suggestive of an orange (as in flavor or color)

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The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026 In a bright, orangey red, this set feels playful; for a more subdued vibe, try the same design in a dark merlot color. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color. Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026 For a modern look, go for an orangey red. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025 The orangey sunflower shapes jump out at me from the sheets. Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025 Give classic cranberry sauce a makeover with orangey zest and a bit of spice. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025 Gaga also rocked her signature platinum blonde hair and added one singular pop of color with a an orangey-red lip color. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 For jewelry, Rihanna wore brown and yellow diamond and emerald earrings by Moussaieff High Jewellery, with an orangey-brown diamond ring and dark brown dress ring also provided by the jeweler. Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orangey was in 1778

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“Orangey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orangey. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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