grayish

adjective

gray·​ish ˈgrā-ish How to pronounce grayish (audio)
Synonyms of grayishnext
1
: somewhat gray
2
of a color : low in saturation

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the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly
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Even faint glows that look grayish to the eye often appear vividly green, purple or red in photos. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026 To diagnose this pathogen, cut an infected stem and look for grayish slime inside the stem. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 The leaves are grayish-blue to green, giving the garden an interesting rigid texture. — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 Instead, the color palette is colder with grayish undertones and dark, refined shades. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grayish

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grayish was in 1562

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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grayish. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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