bluish

Everyday

Slightly blue; having a little blue in its colour. tree →

In the lessons

In science and art: «bluish-green» water, «bluish light». In stories: lips turning bluish with cold, a bluish mist. First aid: bluish lips or skin can be a sign someone is too cold or not getting enough air – get adult help quickly.

Examples

• The mountains looked bluish in the distance. tree →
• The sea was a bluish-green colour. tree →
• His lips were bluish with cold. tree →
• A bluish light glowed from the cave. tree →
• The egg had a bluish shell. tree →
• Ice can look bluish when it is very thick. tree →
• The stems and leaves were a bluish green, and it bore a dark, bright red flower with a yellow edge. tree →

Note

Spelling: «bluish» (drop the e) is more common than «blueish»; both are seen. The «-ish» ending means «a bit»: greenish, reddish.