# bluish

/ˈbɫuɪʃ/ (US) · /blˈuːɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bluish
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

having a color that is similar to the sky on a cloudy day. It is a mix of blue and white.

For teachers: having a color resembling that of the sky on a cloudy day; a pale or light blue shade.

## Examples

- The sky turned a bluish color as the storm approached.
- The old stone walls had a bluish tint that made them look even more weathered than they were.
- The artist used a bluish wash to create a sense of distance and atmosphere in the background of the landscape painting.

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