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Greenish

Verb / ˈgri:nɪʃ / Another word for greenish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a slightly green color

Synonyms & similar words

lightgreen green darkgreen olive mossy sage chartreuse lime emerald jade verdant viridian pistachio seaweed moss forest pine fern ivy celadon kelly hunter malachite

Example sentences

  1. The walls were painted a greenish color.
  2. The sky turned greenish before the storm hit.
  3. The salad had a greenish tint from the spinach leaves.
  4. The frog was a greenish color.
  5. The lake had a greenish hue due to the algae.

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  • 'The light was greenish, and quivered at my feet.' - Arthur Machen
  • 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.' - Alfred Noyes
  • 'The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.' - Henry Beston

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