greyish-green

IPA/ɡɹˈeɪɪʃɡɹˈiːn/
IPA/ɡɹˈeɪɪʃɡɹˈiːn/

greyish-green — adjective

1. having a colour that is green mixed with grey; of a muted green shade with grey

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Definition

having a colour that is green mixed with grey; of a muted green shade with grey undertones, often found in nature on leaves, stones, or in certain paints and fabrics.

Example

Hiro chose a greyish-green paint for the living room to create a calm space.

colour used for interior decoration

The olive trees in Salma's garden produced small greyish-green fruits near the end of summer.

natural colour of fruit

Common collocations
  • greyish-green paint
  • greyish-green leaves
  • greyish-green eyes
  • greyish-green fabric
  • greyish-green tint
Synonyms
  • olive

    a brownish-green or greyish-green colour, specifically of unripe olives; more brown than greyish-green

  • sage

    a pale greyish-green colour, named after the herb; softer and lighter than greyish-green

  • khaki

    a light brownish or greyish-green, commonly used in military uniforms; more brown/tan undertone

  • moss green

    a dull greyish-green like the colour of moss; very close in meaning but slightly darker

Common Mistakes

The shirt is grey-greenish.
The shirt is greyish-green.
The suffix '-ish' attaches to 'grey', not 'green', in this compound.

Synonym discussion

Sense: adjective/1

Greyish-green sits on a spectrum of muted green colours. Olive is the closest common alternative, but it leans browner and is strongly tied to the fruit. Sage is paler and softer — more grey than green — and is popular in interior design. Khaki has a stronger tan or brown base and is associated with military and outdoor clothing. Moss green is darker and earthier, evoking damp forest floors. All four can describe natural surfaces, fabrics, or paints, but greyish-green is the most neutral term for a colour that is neither clearly grey nor clearly green.

olive ↗sage ↗khaki ↗moss green

Common collocations

Nouns

Phrases

  • greyish-green tint
  • greyish-green shade
  • greyish-green hue