bluish
ˈbluːɪʃ
blueish
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Definition of bluish - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

colorhaving a tint or hue similar to blue
  • The sky looked bluish at dusk.
  • Her dress was a lovely bluish shade.
  • The water appeared bluish under the moonlight.
azure cerulean
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Expressions with bluish

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black with a hint of blue
The night sky appeared bluish black.
having a color between blue and green
The bluish green sea calmed as the storm passed..
having a color that is a mix of blue and grey
The walls were painted a soft bluish-grey, calming and neutral..
having a red color with a hint of blue
The flower has a bluish-red hue.
having a violet color with a blue tint
The artist chose a bluish-violet paint for the sky.
having a lilac color with a blue tint
The walls were painted a soothing bluish-lilac.

Origin of bluish

English, blue (color) + -ish (suffix)

Terms with bluish included in their meaning

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color
pale bluish-green color
color
of a pale gray color with a slight bluish tinge
color
dark bluish-grey color resembling steel
chemistry
heavy, soft, bluish-grey metal element
slateadj.
color
bluish-gray in color, like flat stone used for roofs
purple herb
plant with sweet-smelling bluish-purple flowers
paint swatch
pale gray shade with bluish tone and soft shiny look
color
having a bluish-grey color resembling steel

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  1. French:bleuté, ...
  2. German:bläulich, ...
  3. Italian:bluastro, ...
  4. Spanish:azulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:azulado, ...
  6. Chinese:带蓝色的, ...
  7. Japanese:青みがかった, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزْرَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּחְלַחַל, ...
  10. Russian:синеватый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блакитнуватий, ...
  12. Hindi:नीलाभ, ...

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