bluish
UK: ˈbluːɪʃ | US: ˈbluːɪʃ
adj. having a slight blue color or tint
The word "bluish" combines "blue," derived from Old English "blǣwen" (related to the color) and later Middle English "bleu" (from Old French), with the suffix "-ish," originating from Old English "-isc." The suffix "-ish" is commonly used to form adjectives indicating a moderate or partial quality (e.g., "reddish," "childish"). The fusion reflects a straightforward descriptive construction in English, where a base color term is softened or diluted by the suffix.
The evening sky turned a soft bluish hue as the sun set.
She painted the walls a bluish gray to match the furniture.
The lake appeared bluish under the cloudy sky.
His hands were bluish from the cold.
The artist mixed white with blue to create a bluish tint.