# pinkish

/ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ (US) · /pˈɪŋkɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pinkish
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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