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grayish

 

[ หˆษกreษช.ษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

Grayish refers to a color that has a gray tint or hue. It suggests something that is not purely gray but possesses qualities of gray mixed with another color. The term is often used in contexts like painting, fashion, and interior design to describe shades that have muted, subdued qualities. Grayish colors can evoke feelings of calmness or neutrality, and they are commonly used to create a modern or minimalist aesthetic.

Synonyms

ash-colored, drab, dull, slate-colored.

Examples of usage

  • The sky was a grayish blue before the storm.
  • She chose a grayish sweater to match her outfit.
  • The walls were painted in a soft grayish tone.

Translations

Translations of the word "grayish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acinzentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‚เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abu-abu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ่‰ฒใŒใ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grisรขtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grisรกceo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ‰์ด ๋„๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกedรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sivkast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกmyndar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜ แƒœแƒแƒชแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grisรกceo

Etymology

The word 'grayish' is derived from the primary word 'gray,' which has Old English roots, originating from 'grวฝg.' The suffix '-ish' is a common English morphological element used to denote a tendency towards a certain quality or characteristic. This combination reflects an attribute that is not wholly gray but leans towards a gray shade. The use of color descriptors like 'grayish' became more prominent during the 18th and 19th centuries as artists and designers sought to define the subtleties in color palettes. Shades of gray and their derivatives have gained importance in various fields, including painting and design, where they serve as essential components in creating depth and contrast.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,975, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.