bluish

adjective

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

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The blue paint is meant to complement the marble's bluish tint — and to symbolize the sky. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025 Some junipers bear stunning bluish berries during colder months. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Some types of spruce have bluish-green needles that are sure to draw the eye in holiday centerpieces. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025 Early images had revealed the comet’s bluish-green coma, created as the sun's heat vaporized the comet's ices in a process called sublimation. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bluish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Dec. 2025.

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bluish

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

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