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grayish

gray·ish
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [grey-ish]
    • /ˈgreɪ ɪʃ/
    • /ˈɡreɪ.ɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [grey-ish]
    • /ˈgreɪ ɪʃ/

Definitions of grayish word

  • adjective grayish having a tinge of gray; slightly gray: The sky was full of dark, grayish clouds. 1
  • adjective grayish similar to gray: a grayish color; a grayish purple. 1
  • noun grayish Somewhat gray. 1
  • adjective grayish Grayish means slightly gray in color. 0
  • adjective grayish somewhat gray 0

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Origin of grayish

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; gray1 + -ish1

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Parts of speech for Grayish

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

grayish popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

grayish usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for grayish

adjective grayish

  • ashen — Someone who is ashen looks very pale, especially because they are ill, shocked, or frightened.
  • dusky — somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy.

Top questions with grayish

  • grayish skin color what does it mean?
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  • when isolated it is a hard brittle grayish white metal?

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