bluish
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of bluish
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at blue, -ish 1
Vocabulary lists containing bluish
Example Sentences
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"I would say they were a millisecond, like the fastest a camera shutter can open and close," added Wiseman, who said the flashes were "white to bluish white."
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
According to his 2006 memoir, “Against All Odds,” he struggled for breath after birth and turned bluish purple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
As you near the pools, you’ll pick up the scent of sulfur and notice the water turning a strange bluish hue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
It was first discovered in July and recent observations show that 3I/ATLAS has developed a faint bluish hue, suggesting a possible colour change - the third shift in its colouring since its discovery.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
“But you can use it to make a different type of emitter for sympathy lamps. You get a bluish light instead of the ordinary red. A little easier on the eyes. Fetch outrageous prices.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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