Greyish: meaning, definitions and examples

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greyish

 

[ หˆษกreษชษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

The term 'greyish' refers to a color that is somewhat grey. It typically describes a hue that has a gray tone blended with another color, making it less pure than the base color. This term is often used in art, design, and descriptions of the natural world.

Synonyms

ashen, dull, grayish, slate

Examples of usage

  • The sky was a greyish color before the storm.
  • She chose a greyish paint for the living room walls.
  • The flowers had a greyish tint that made them look unique.
  • His eyes had a striking greyish hue under the sunlight.
  • The rain left a greyish sheen on the pavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "greyish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acinzentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelabu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grisรขtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grisรกceo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ‰์˜

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 grรกleitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’Greyish

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grisรกceo

Etymology

The word 'greyish' is derived from 'grey', an English term that has a long history in the language. The term 'grey' traces its origins back to Old English 'grวฃg', which is linked to the Proto-Germanic word '*grayhaz'. Historically, 'grey' referred to a color that is intermediate between black and white, and its connotation has evolved over centuries to include various shades and tints. The suffix '-ish' indicates a lesser degree or a resemblance to the root word, meaning 'somewhat grey'. Thus, 'greyish' effectively conveys the sense of being somewhat grey but not entirely so. This formation is consistent with many other adjectives in English that utilize '-ish' to modify the color or quality conveyed by the root word.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,418, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.