Definition

Having a color that is similar to beige, which is a light brown or tan shade.

Example

The walls of the room were painted a soft, beigy color that made the space feel warm and inviting.

Conversation

What do you think of this new shirt I bought?

It looks nice! The color is really beigy and soft.

Yeah, I thought it would match with most of my pants.

Definitely! It's a great choice for a casual day out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'beigy' originates from the color name 'beige', which comes from French 'beige', meaning a light brown or tan color. The suffix '-y' is used to form adjectives, indicating a characteristic or quality. Therefore, 'beigy' describes something that has the quality or characteristic of the color beige.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'beige' for a light brown color, and remember that 'beigy' means having the quality of that color.

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