1
: somewhat gray
2
of a color : low in saturation
Synonyms of grayish
Examples of grayish in a Sentence
the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly
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After the vibrant color palette of the 1980s, the 1990s ushered in a more subdued vibe, with dusty mauves, cool teals, and grayish pastels dominating everything from walls to upholstery. —
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 This variety has dusky or grayish-black foliage whose trumpet flowers show off petals ranging from salmon to orange-red to an occasional yellow with orange markings. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 Not the good, high-altitude ozone that shields us from dangerous UV light, but bad ozone, hovering right above ground level — stinking, brownish, grayish photochemical smog. —Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grayish
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 This variety has dusky or grayish-black foliage whose trumpet flowers show off petals ranging from salmon to orange-red to an occasional yellow with orange markings. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 Not the good, high-altitude ozone that shields us from dangerous UV light, but bad ozone, hovering right above ground level — stinking, brownish, grayish photochemical smog. —Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grayish
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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/grayish. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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