orangey

adjective

or·ang·ey ˈär-in-jē

ˈär(-ə)n-,

ˈȯr-in-,

ˈȯr(-ə)n-

variants or orangy

: resembling or suggestive of an orange (as in flavor or color)

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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color. — Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026 Classic spicy vodka rigatoni is such a glorious sight, beautifully orangey-red and glossy. — Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026 Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for orangey

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1778, in the meaning defined above

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