Synonyms for

Yellowish

Verb / ˈjeləʊɪʃ / Another word for yellowish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a yellow tint or hue

Synonyms & similar words

xanthous yellow yellowy yellow gold amber blonde straw-colored wheat-colored ocherous saffron lemon-colored canary-colored flaxen pale light-colored pastel tinted tinged colored hued shaded

Synonyms by register

Formal

ochraceous saffron-hued tawny

Informal

pale yellow light yellow creamy

Literary

golden amber

Antonyms

colorless pale white dark black vivid bright

Common collocations

  • yellowish tinge
  • yellowish-brown
  • yellowish-green
  • yellowish hue
  • yellowish tint
  • yellowish-orange
  • yellowish stain

Word family

noun yellowness
adjective yellow
adverb yellowly

Usage note

This adjective describes something that is of a color resembling yellow, but not exactly yellow. It often implies a pale or muted shade.

Example sentences

  1. The banana was yellowish with brown spots.
  2. The leaves on the tree turned yellowish in the fall.
  3. The painting had a yellowish tint to it.
  4. The cake had a yellowish batter before it was baked.
  5. The flowers were yellowish with a hint of orange.

Quotes

  • "The sun was a yellowish color, like a beaten egg yolk." - Haruki Murakami
  • "The sky was yellowish-grey, the color of a TV set that hasn't been tuned correctly." - Douglas Adams
  • "The light was yellowish and still, like the light in a painting." - Margaret Atwood

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