bluish

adjective

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

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Pale Blue-Gray Island With White Walls Mix a bluish-gray island with brass and cane accents for a coastal feel. Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 Their color can vary from yellow-brown or chocolate-brown to olive, gray, or bluish black with a yellow or white belly. Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 That's what gives it a warm orange hue against a bluish sky. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026 Patients sometimes reported seeing unusual bluish or whitish colors after their cloudy natural lens was removed. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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bluish

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

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