Greenish
/ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
Definitions
Having a slight shade of green; somewhat green.
/ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
Having a slightly green color
The leaves on the tree were a greenish color.
💡 Simply: Imagine a color that's almost, but not quite, green. It's got a hint of green, like if you mixed a tiny bit of green paint into another color. For example, imagine your walls are *greenish*, but there is a little other color mixed in.
👶 For kids: A little bit green, but not totally green.
More Examples
The sky had a greenish glow after the storm.
The painting used a greenish pigment.
How It's Used
"The apple had a greenish hue, hinting it wasn't quite ripe."
"The lake's water had a greenish tint due to algae growth."
From "green" + "-ish". "Green" derives from Old English "grēne", related to the Proto-Germanic "*grōniz" (growing, green). The suffix "-ish" indicates "somewhat" or "resembling".
The word 'greenish' has been used in English since the early 18th century, appearing with increasing frequency in descriptions of color and the natural world.
Memory tip
Think of a green apple, but a little bit less green - greenish!
Word Origin
"Relating to the color green, or the appearance of something resembling the color green; the suffix indicates 'somewhat'"