bluish

adjective

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

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Patients sometimes reported seeing unusual bluish or whitish colors after their cloudy natural lens was removed. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Common warning signs of sepsis can include confusion, rapid breathing, extreme weakness, low blood pressure, fast heart rate and bluish or mottled skin, per the CDC. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 As for accessories, Stone added pieces from Garatti’s high jewelry collection, including a bluish-green diamond set in a custom necklace and surrounded by diamonds. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Watson used a chemical that reacts with traces of blood, creating a bluish-purple color on the floor and counter of the bathroom. Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 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 26 May. 2026.

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bluish

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

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