pinkish

adjective

pink·​ish ˈpiŋ-kish How to pronounce pinkish (audio)
Synonyms of pinkishnext
: somewhat pink
especially : tending to be pink in politics
pinkishness noun

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In the garden, these plants are at their best in full to part shade and their pretty pinkish-purple flowers have a long bloom time that stretches from April to July. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026 The center ruby was a pinkish-red hue and surrounded by large cut diamonds in a similar shape to petals. Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 The lemons have pink pulp sacks, giving the flesh a pinkish hue. Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom. Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinkish

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinkish was in 1785

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“Pinkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinkish. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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