orangy

The fruit salad has an orangy color from the fresh tangerines.

Definition

Adjective: Resembling or characteristic of an orange, especially in color or flavor.

Usage Examples

• (The color of the sky was similar to that of an orange.)
• (The flavor is reminiscent of an orange.)

Advanced Usage

• "orangy hue": a shade of color that is like that of an orange.

  • The painting featured an orangy hue in the background. (The background color was orange-like.)

• "orangy aroma": a smell that is reminiscent of an orange.

  • The candle gave off a fresh, orangy aroma. (The candle smelled like an orange.)

Variants and Related Words

• Orange (n/adj): the fruit or the color.
  • She peeled an orange for a snack. (The fruit itself.)
• Orangish (adj): slightly orange in color.
  • The sky turned orangish at dusk. (A color close to but not exactly orange.)

Synonyms

• Orange-colored: having the color of an orange.
• Citrusy: having a flavor or scent like citrus fruits, including oranges.

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