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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The fruits on a Meyer lemon tree ripen to an orangey yellow. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026 Honey Oak Wood When scrolling through rental websites and browsing boring, builder-grade kitchens, the bright and warm orangey tones of honey oak wood will pop up constantly. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 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, 26 Jan. 2026 Classic spicy vodka rigatoni is such a glorious sight, beautifully orangey-red and glossy. Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026 In a bright, orangey red, this set feels playful; for a more subdued vibe, try the same design in a dark merlot color. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color. Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026 For a modern look, go for an orangey red. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025 The orangey sunflower shapes jump out at me from the sheets. Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025

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 7 Feb. 2026.

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