pinkish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pinkish
Example Sentences
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And just above the visible surface sits a thin, pinkish layer called the chromosphere - only a few thousand kilometres thick.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
For more than a decade, the ancient world, known for its pinkish haze, has remained one of astronomy's enduring mysteries.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
“We’re pulling the wine pinkish red color out of the bridesmaids dresses into my tie, and we’re incorporating it into the napkins.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
“We would see a line of this yellowish, pinkish haze,” Pashgian remembered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Rae turns that pinkish color beneath the freckles and giggles.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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