Word
yellowish
Phoneticsyel·low·ish, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈjɛɫoʊɪʃ/
UK/jˈɛləʊɪʃ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The old pages of the book turned yellowish over time.”
“The doctor noticed a yellowish tint in the patient's eyes, which suggested a potential issue with the liver.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically used as a gradable adjective; often follows linking verbs like 'look', 'turn', or 'become'.
Etymology
From Middle English ȝelowisch; equivalent to yellow + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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