Greenish: meaning, definitions and examples
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greenish
[ ˈɡriːnɪʃ ]
color description
The term 'greenish' describes a color that is somewhat green but not completely so. It implies a hue that has some green in it, often mixed with other colors. For instance, something may appear greenish when it has a light shade of green tinged with yellow or blue. This word is commonly used in art, design, and fashion to convey a specific tonal quality of an object or environment.
Synonyms
chartreuse, green, olive.
Examples of usage
- The sky had a greenish tint before the storm.
- She painted her room a greenish hue to create a calming atmosphere.
- The leaves turned a greenish yellow in the fall.
- He noticed a greenish glow emanating from the water.
Translations
Translations of the word "greenish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esverdeado
🇮🇳 हरा-सा
🇩🇪 grünlich
🇮🇩 hijau kehijauan
🇺🇦 зеленуватий
🇵🇱 zielonkawy
🇯🇵 緑がかった
🇫🇷 verdâtre
🇪🇸 verdoso
🇹🇷 yeşilimsi
🇰🇷 초록빛의
🇸🇦 أخضر فاتح
🇨🇿 zelenavý
🇸🇰 zelenkastý
🇨🇳 绿色的
🇸🇮 zelenkast
🇮🇸 grænnleitur
🇰🇿 жасылдау
🇬🇪 მწვანე-ფერი
🇦🇿 yaşılmtı
🇲🇽 verdosillo
Etymology
The word 'greenish' comes from the Old English word 'grēne', which means 'green'. The suffix '-ish' is derived from Middle English, indicating a tendency or resemblance to a particular quality or state. The development of the term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *grōni, which also indicates the color associated with nature, growth, and freshness. Over time, the addition of '-ish' has allowed the word to convey a sense of partial quality, indicating that something carries characteristics of green without being purely so. This adaptability in language reflects broader cultural associations with the color green, often linked to vitality, renewal, and fertility.