Definition

The quality of having a slight green color.

Example

The greenishness of the water made it look unusual.

Conversation

Have you noticed the greenishness of the sky lately?

Yeah, it looks really unusual, almost otherworldly.

I wonder if it's due to the pollution or something else.

Could be! Nature has a funny way of surprising us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Greenishness → It is formed from "green" (from Old English "grēne", meaning the color of growing grass or foliage) and "-ish" (meaning having the quality of) and "-ness" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "greenishness" refers to the state or quality of being somewhat green or having a green hue.

Memory Tip

Think of the color 'green' and remember that 'greenishness' means having the quality of being somewhat green.

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