bluish

adjective

blu·​ish ˈblü-ish How to pronounce bluish (audio)
: somewhat blue : having a tinge of blue
bluishness noun

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The new version was duller in color than the original and missing the bluish puffs. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025 Such tails appear much fainter and glow with a bluish hue. Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Lice: Bites usually appear as bumps in areas with body hair and can cause bluish skin reactions. Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The foliage is stunning, with silvery bluish-green leaves that change hues to bronze and copper in the fall. Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bluish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bluish was in the 14th century

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“Bluish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluish. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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bluish

adjective
blu·​ish ˈblü-ish How to pronounce bluish (audio)
: somewhat blue

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