orangey

adjective

or·​ang·​ey ˈär-in-jē How to pronounce orangey (audio)
ˈär(-ə)n-
ˈȯr-in-
ˈȯr(-ə)n-
variants or orangy
: resembling or suggestive of an orange (as in flavor or color)

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Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Tomato Red Door An orangey-red door adds a little fun to a traditional exterior. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026 His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright. Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Classic spicy vodka rigatoni is such a glorious sight, beautifully orangey-red and glossy. Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026 The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color. Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orangey was in 1778

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“Orangey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orangey. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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