Yellowy: meaning, definitions and examples

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yellowy

 

[ หˆjษ›loสŠi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color description

Yellowy refers to a color that has characteristics of yellow or resembles it in some way. It is often used to describe something that is not purely yellow but has yellowish hues. The term can be applied to describe various objects or materials, such as fabrics, paints, and natural elements. The yellowy color may convey warmth, brightness, and vibrancy, commonly associated with sunshine and happiness.

Synonyms

amber, golden, yellowish

Examples of usage

  • The yellowy light of the setting sun warmed the room.
  • She wore a yellowy dress that reminded everyone of spring.
  • The painting featured a landscape bathed in yellowy tones.
  • The walls were painted in a yellowy hue that brightened the space.

Translations

Translations of the word "yellowy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amarelado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuning

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผรณล‚tawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ป„ๅ‘ณใŒใ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jaunรขtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amarillento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑmsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž€๋น›์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพlutavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพltkastรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎ้ป„่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rumenast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gullรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑmtฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amarillento

Etymology

The word 'yellowy' likely originates from the base word 'yellow,' which has roots in Old English 'geolu' and can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*gelwaz'. Over centuries, the term evolved through various languages. The suffix '-y' is often added in English to create adjectives that denote a characteristic of the root noun. This transformation enables speakers to succinctly describe colors or qualities with relative ease. Thus, 'yellow' morphs into 'yellowy' to indicate something that is tinged with yellow or lacks a full saturation of the color. The use of 'yellow' and its derivatives can be found in many cultures, often symbolizing joy, hope, and warmth.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,015, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.