greenish
Tending toward lime
Greenish describes something that has a green tinge or quality without being fully green: a greenish tint, The water looked greenish in the light.
Like other -ish color words, it indicates approximation—close to green but not quite, or green mixed with something else.
Color's specific character
- tingeSlight degree present
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- undertoneSubdued background quality
wash · tincture · coloration · pigment · aqua · turquoise · seafoam · chartreuse
Spore-bearing ground cover
- fernSpore-spreading vascular plant
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- lichenSymbiotic rock dweller
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
leaf · grass · pine · olive · sage · jade · clover · avocado
Prone to poor health
- wanPale and unwell-looking
- pallidUnhealthily lacking color
- sallowUnhealthily yellowish complexion
- queasyMildly sick to stomach
nauseous · seasick · bilious · unwell · clammy · peaked · ill · jaundiced
Aromatic culinary herb
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- lemongrassFragrant tropical culinary grass
- crispFirm and breakable
clean · dewy · springtime · breeze · invigorating · refreshing · zesty · cool
Resentful desire for another's advantages
- enviousWanting what others possess
- covetousEagerly wanting others' possessions
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- begrudgingReluctantly allowing or giving
Not fully developed
- rawIn original state
- youngNot yet mature
- undevelopedNot fully formed
- prematureOccurring before expected
inexperienced · callow · unseasoned · untested · budding · nascent · fledgling · novice
hue
Color's specific character
undertone · wash · tincture · coloration · pigment · aqua · turquoise · seafoam · chartreuse · celadon
moss
Spore-bearing ground cover
- fernSpore-spreading vascular plant
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- lichenSymbiotic rock dweller
seaweed · leaf · grass · pine · olive · sage · jade · clover · avocado · kale
sickly
Prone to poor health
queasy · nauseous · seasick · bilious · unwell · clammy · peaked · ill · jaundiced · unhealthy
mint
Aromatic culinary herb
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- lemongrassFragrant tropical culinary grass
crisp · clean · dewy · springtime · breeze · invigorating · refreshing · zesty · cool · meadow
jealousy
Resentful desire for another's advantages
- enviousWanting what others possess
- covetousEagerly wanting others' possessions
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
begrudging · spite · rivalry · possessive · desire · longing · invidious
immature
Not fully developed
- rawIn original state
- youngNot yet mature
- undevelopedNot fully formed
premature · inexperienced · callow · unseasoned · untested · budding · nascent · fledgling · novice · rookie
- Ocean Colorsocean blue, seafoam, aquamarine, turquoise, teal
- drink colorsred, white, pink, golden, amber