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pinkish

American  
[ping-kish] / ˈpɪŋ kɪʃ /

adjective

  1. somewhat pink.

    The sky at sunset has a pinkish glow.


Etymology

Origin of pinkish

First recorded in 1775–85; pink 1 + -ish 1

Example Sentences

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Pedersen broke down her options while sitting on a pinkish firepit and curved bench made from cob.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

The daffodil is unusual in being one of the first daffodils with a pinkish colour.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

They put a pinkish triangle on the chest of the roosters.

From NewsForKids.net • Nov. 1, 2023

When it comes to the piment d’Espelette, which turbocharges the flavor and pinkish color of this shrimp, you don’t have to pluck it from a Basque field.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023

She was short and blond, with a clear pinkish complexion, outdoorsy and healthy, that made Ifemelu wonder if she rode horses.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie