bluish

adjective

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

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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 The four-term federal defender wore gray slacks, low-heeled shoes and a dark bluish purple twinset. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026 These are the bright white or bluish lights often found in standard LED bulbs. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 The species, known for its distinctive bluish-gray coat and curved horns, disappeared just decades after it was first scientifically classified. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bluish

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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 13 May. 2026.

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bluish

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

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