bluish

adjective

blu·​ish ˈblü-ish 

: somewhat blue : having a tinge of blue

bluishness noun

Examples of bluish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rocket’s plume with the rising sun over the horizon created a morphing bluish-orange cloud as the tiny points of light of the first and upper stage separated. — Richard Tribou, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

The colors range from beige and bluish gray to hi-vis orange to midnight black, with plenty of airy gaps to keep them from feeling too dense. — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Surrounded by ducks that seemed to want to steal the show, the elusive youngster hopped gingerly onto a rock, unfurled its wings, and exposed plumes of bluish-purple feathers that sparkled in the sun. — Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026

The bluish-green color of Swift’s dress caused fans to speculate about the release of her next album. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bluish

• jewish

Kids Definition

bluish

adjective

blu·​ish ˈblü-ish 

: somewhat blue