Yellowish

usgb/ˈjeləʊɪʃ/
adjective

A bit yellow in color.

The bananas are still yellowish, they are not fully ripe yet.
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Often appears as...

  • yellowish tint
  • yellowish leaves
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Slight Hue

Refers to something having a subtle or mild yellow color, not bright or fully yellow.

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As autumn approaches, the green leaves get a yellowish hue.
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Not Negative

'Yellowish' is neutral and doesn't imply something is wrong or undesirable.

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The old paper had a nostalgic yellowish tint.
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Comparative Usage

Use it to compare an object's color to what is considered standard yellow.

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The walls were not bright yellow, but rather a soft yellowish shade.
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