yellowish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of yellowish
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at yellow, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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A huge area at the border has been blanketed by a thick plume of yellowish smoke, with fumes detected as far as eastern France, where authorities issued an air-pollution alert.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The head is brown to black and has several ivory to yellowish spots, which helps separate it from its native counterpart, the smoke-tree sharpshooter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The treated livers appeared smaller and healthier, with a normal red color, compared to the enlarged, yellowish livers seen in untreated animals.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026
“They’ve got yellowish, brownish stains—you know, from humidity,” Luciani said, musing about how many dollars now sitting in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
My hands were shaking with rage or frustration or exasperation, who knew which, but I managed to fill the mug to the brim with the thick yellowish milk.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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