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 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

The tub, toilet and sink are all white, shining more or less, and the room has faded bluish linoleum on the floor and tired, dirty-pink walls. — Literary Hub, 24 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