Word Adjective
pinkish
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ UK /pˈɪŋkɪʃ/ pink·ish
Definition
adj.having a color that is similar to pink but not quite as bright or strong. You use this to describe something that is a light, pale shade of red.
adj.resembling the color pink in hue, typically indicating a pale or muted red tone. Often used to describe skin, clouds, or natural landscapes at dawn or dusk.
Examples
“The sky turned a soft pinkish color at sunset.”
“The baby's cheeks were a faint pinkish hue, indicating that he was feeling slightly chilly.”
“The horizon was painted in a delicate pinkish glow as the first light of the morning filtered through the thin layer of clouds.”
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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