grayish

adjective

ˈgrā-ish How to pronounce grayish (audio)
Definition of grayishnext
as in gray
of the color gray the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly

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Recent Examples of grayish There are no insecticides that will control the larva of this inconspicuous grayish-brown moth. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 The leaves are grayish-blue to green, giving the garden an interesting rigid texture. — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 Instead, the color palette is colder with grayish undertones and dark, refined shades. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Even faint glows that look grayish to the eye often appear vividly green, purple or red in photos. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grayish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayish
  1. gray
  2. silver
Adjective
  • The above style is an absolute staple, and the mid-blue wash goes with everything—I’m already picturing it with a gray cashmere sweater.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gray
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  • Investigators said the case began after 31-year-old Ashpia Natasha posted dashcam video showing a silver Honda cutting her off on the Belt Parkway and backing into her vehicle.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Through a coordinated effort involving Central Patrol, the Real Time Crime Center and FLOCK technology, officers identified a silver Honda sedan matching the suspect vehicle description, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver

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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayish. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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