1
: somewhat gray
2
of a color
: low in saturation
Synonyms of grayish
Examples of grayish in a Sentence
the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly
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These come in a pretty off-white champagne color, along with a cool purple, chocolate brown, and greige (grayish beige).
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Blue Borrowed Light from Farrow & Ball is a grayish-blue hue that can help transform a dark room, thanks to its bright undertones.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
White or grayish-yellow skin area.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Compared to cotton’s highs and lows and texturized appearance, TENCEL™ created a shinier look, drapey hand and grayish shade.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Blue Borrowed Light from Farrow & Ball is a grayish-blue hue that can help transform a dark room, thanks to its bright undertones.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
White or grayish-yellow skin area.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Compared to cotton’s highs and lows and texturized appearance, TENCEL™ created a shinier look, drapey hand and grayish shade.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grayish
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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grayish. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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