pinkish

adjective

pink·​ish ˈpiŋ-kish 

: somewhat pink

especially : tending to be pink in politics

pinkishness noun

Examples of pinkish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

The new Kylie Cosmetic Lip Butter in Watermelon is the perfect lip gloss for me, providing a touch of pinkish red. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026

The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Behind the pattern, the snakes are typically light brown, coppery or tan, sometimes grayish or pinkish tan, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. — Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above