Blondish: meaning, definitions and examples
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blondish
[ หblษndษชส ]
hair color
Blondish refers to a shade of hair that is light in color, resembling blonde but not being fully categorized as such. It can describe hair that has a blend of blonde with lighter brown tones, giving it a slightly different hue. This term is often used to describe individuals whose hair color may change with age or exposure to the sun, leading to a lighter appearance. 'Blondish' can also reflect varying cultural interpretations of what defines blonde hair, which can differ across regions.
Synonyms
golden, light blonde, strawberry blonde
Examples of usage
- She has a blondish hue in her hair.
- His blondish locks caught the sunlight.
- The childโs blondish hair turned even lighter in summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "blondish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น loiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเคนเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช blond
๐ฎ๐ฉ pirang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะพะฝะดะธะฝะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ blond
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใณใใฃใฝใ
๐ซ๐ท blond
๐ช๐ธ rubio
๐น๐ท sarฤฑลฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ๋ฐ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุฑุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ blonฤatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ blond
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ blond
๐ฎ๐ธ ljรณsblond
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarฤฑลฤฑn
๐ฒ๐ฝ rubio
Etymology
The term 'blondish' is derived from the word 'blonde,' which comes from the Old French word 'blond' meaning 'yellow, blonde,' and is believed to have Germanic origins, possibly from the Proto-Germanic word '*blondaz' or '*blondรด' which refers to light or golden hair. The suffix '-ish' is added to the original adjective to convey similarity or resemblance, meaning 'somewhat blonde' or 'like blonde.' The use of 'blondish' in English began to appear in the 19th century, primarily as a descriptive term in fashion and beauty contexts to denote shades of hair that are light in color but may not fit the pure definition of blonde. Over time, 'blondish' has been embraced in various cultures as people seek to describe their hair color more precisely, reflecting a diversity of shades and complexions in contemporary society.