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.

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Etymology

Origin of orangy

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

Example Sentences

It was sharp and mouth-puckering and undeniably orangy, if that orange came from Willy Wonka’s factory, that is.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2022

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 show, ads for Job cigarette papers portray one female smoker with a demure blond bun, high collar and imposing black cape, and another with black ringlets cascading down her orangy strapless gown.

From New York Times • May 31, 2012

I think I should like to; I should like to feel them, and they should have an orangy smell.'

From The Trespasser by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)