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bluish

adjective

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

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Blue Hubbard Squash Blue Hubbard squash is a unique winter squash type with a bluish-green colored rind. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025 Additionally, the alkalinity of baking soda causes red wine to turn a bluish-gray. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025 The Tyndall effect, a bluish discoloration from filler that has been injected too superficially, is another possible side effect and is most commonly seen in the thin-skinned undereye area. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025 Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bluish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Nov. 2025.

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bluish

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

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