as in grey
of the color gray
the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of grayish
The color of the curtain was designed to match the signature grayish green of the building’s ironwork.
—
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
In contrast, the smaller, cramped apartments that the characters inhabit in Poland are rendered with grayish, claustrophobic lighting.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 May 2025
Most people would’ve just done the water with white foam or grayish blue foam.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
The building on Kedzie Avenue between Humboldt Park and Palmer Square is one of the oldest used by the Gateway Foundation, and on a rainy day last week was filled with grayish light as residents moved among dorm-like rooms that each house one to four men.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grayish
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
In contrast, the smaller, cramped apartments that the characters inhabit in Poland are rendered with grayish, claustrophobic lighting.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 May 2025
Most people would’ve just done the water with white foam or grayish blue foam.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
The building on Kedzie Avenue between Humboldt Park and Palmer Square is one of the oldest used by the Gateway Foundation, and on a rainy day last week was filled with grayish light as residents moved among dorm-like rooms that each house one to four men.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grayish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayish
Adjective
-
Stock up on a few in white, black, grey, and navy—you’ll reach for them more than anything else in your closet.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
-
Tyler Perry dons Madea's grey curls yet again — this time for a wedding in the Bahamas.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
Sasha stood in the middle, wearing a gray suit and tan shoes.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
-
Aitchison is a 6-foot-1, 220-pound man with brown/gray hair and green eyes, police said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 July 2025
Adjective
-
Unlike the original costume, the lace detailing features white and silver gemstones across the hem, with intricate designs on her hips and on the straps.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
-
The wayward Celsius can would be a Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink, Sparking Blue Razz Edition, which has a silver top instead of the usual black top.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayish. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share