orangey

adjective

or·​ang·​ey ˈär-in-jē 

ˈär(-ə)n-, 

ˈȯr-in-, 

ˈȯr(-ə)n-

variants or orangy

: resembling or suggestive of an orange (as in flavor or color)

Examples of orangey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The butterfly weed was in full bright orangey-red bloom, and the elderberry bushes were loaded with big balls of white flowers. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above