pinkish

adjective

pink·​ish ˈpiŋ-kish How to pronounce pinkish (audio)
Synonyms of pinkishnext
: somewhat pink
especially : tending to be pink in politics
pinkishness noun

Examples of pinkish in a Sentence

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Both snakes are pinkish-tan to grayish-brown, with bands being dark gray, brown or reddish brown. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 Capillary refill refers to the return of blood to the nail bed, giving it a pinkish color. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Allow its pinkish-purple or white flowers to bloom and attract pollinators to your pepper flowers, boosting your harvest. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinkish

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pinkish was in 1785

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“Pinkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinkish. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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