adjective

bluish

BLOO-ihsh

Bluish (adjective) means Somewhat blue in colour. Example: “The water had a bluish tint from the melting glacier.”

adjective

Somewhat blue in colour.

"The water had a bluish tint from the melting glacier."

How to use bluish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving a hint of blue.

more bluish comparative, most bluish superlative

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The water had a _____ tint from the melting glacier.

From "blue" + "-ish."

bluey caesious cerulescent

achromatic colorless

colored reddish tinted redhead achromatic Bluey caesious cerulescent

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What does “bluish” mean?

The word “bluish” means somewhat blue in colour. In plain terms, having a hint of blue.

How do you pronounce “bluish”?

“Bluish” is pronounced BLOO-ihsh (/ˈbluːɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bluish” in a sentence?

Here is “bluish” used in a sentence: “The water had a bluish tint from the melting glacier.”

What is another word for “bluish”?

Words with a similar meaning to “bluish” include bluey, caesious and cerulescent.

What is the opposite of “bluish”?

The opposite of “bluish” — its antonyms — are achromatic and colorless.

What part of speech is “bluish”?

“Bluish” is an adjective.

colored reddish tinted redhead achromatic Bluey caesious cerulescent