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yellowish

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈjɛɫoʊɪʃ// UK //jˈɛləʊɪʃ// yel·low·ish

adj. having a color that is slightly yellow or close to yellow. You use this to describe something that is not purely yellow but has a yellow tint.

adj. possessing a color that is somewhat yellow or tinged with yellow. The suffix '-ish' functions as a moderating morpheme, indicating a lower intensity or approximation of the base color.


SIMPLE

The old pages of the book turned yellowish over time.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor noticed a yellowish tint in the patient's eyes, which suggested a potential issue with the liver.

COMPLEX

As the sun began to set, the entire landscape was bathed in a soft, yellowish light that made the autumn leaves appear even more vibrant against the darkening sky.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English ȝelowisch; equivalent to yellow + -ish.

Usage

Typically used as a gradable adjective; often follows linking verbs like 'look', 'turn', or 'become'.

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