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orangy

American  
[awr-in-jee, or-] / ˈɔr ɪn dʒi, ˈɒr- /
Or orangey,

adjective

  1. resembling or suggesting an orange, as in taste, appearance, or color.

    decorated with orangy-pink flowers.


Etymology

Origin of orangy

First recorded in 1770–80; orange + -y 1

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That meant ditching bright orangy accents for a more subdued facade with many more windows, making the property look more like an office building than a warehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Dr. Bolton noted how “incredibly colorful” Io is — tinted in orangy browns and yellows because of the presence of sulfur and flowing lava.

From New York Times Jan. 4, 2024

The most unusual choice: persimmon, a fruit that looks like an orangy tomato but tastes sweet.

From Washington Post Feb. 20, 2022

“He looks more orangy than he does tan,” Dr. Tina Alster, a dermatologist, said.

From Slate Feb. 3, 2019

In the smoke of morning the bridges are dusted with orangy sunshine.

From A Pushcart at the Curb by John Dos Passos

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