bluish

adjective

blu·​ish ˈblü-ish How to pronounce bluish (audio)
: somewhat blue : having a tinge of blue
bluishness noun

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What to read next On July 9, Venus passes less than one degree above bluish Regulus, the brightest star of Leo, the Lion. Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Her face, legs and arms appeared bluish-purple and rigor mortis had set in, police wrote. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 Its consistency can range from soft and spreadable to firm, depending on the length of its aging process, and its color may vary from bluish-gray to greenish-blue. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 The slightly bluish undertone makes the look appear more modern and intentional. Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bluish

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bluish was in the 14th century

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“Bluish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluish. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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bluish

adjective
blu·​ish ˈblü-ish How to pronounce bluish (audio)
: somewhat blue

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