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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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In an interview on Tier Talk — a podcast show on YouTube — the girls’ uncle Guy Gazit identified the girl in blue as Sharon and the girl in pinkish pants as Khimberly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

I took another slow drag, searching for a glimmer of my money’s worth in the pinkish concoction, its ice chips diluting it further with every second.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024

The middle layer, pinkish, is used in cooking while the bottom layer, with a deep red hue, is used in blessings and rituals.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Jonah’s lightly freckled, always pinkish cheeks flash darker pink.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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