pinkish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pinkish
Example Sentences
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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
The fruit gets pinker in the processing and the drink has a pinkish hue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
The daffodil is unusual in being one of the first daffodils with a pinkish colour.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
As she and Sue bent over to latch their seat belts, Akira noticed three shiny pinkish lines on the left side of Sue’s forehead.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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