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blueness

American  
[bloo-nis] / ˈblu nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being blue.


Etymology

Origin of blueness

First recorded in 1485–95; blue + -ness

Example Sentences

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In their enveloping blueness, dotted with colorful fish and coral reefs, the undersea scenes are, in fact, quite meditative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Their Studio Gallery show, “Bluebiguity,” is another plunge into blueness, but with nods to the duo’s previous project.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021

“There’s some swelling and some blueness to it,” Tanaka said through a translator.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2019

The heavy trace of blueness in the baby’s blood.

From The New Yorker • May 9, 2019

You looked at Margo’s eyes and you saw both their blueness and their Margo-ness.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green