adjective
pink
PINK/pɪŋk/
Having a pale red color.
The bowl is pale pink.
Etymology
Flesh and blush color led to the pale red now called pink; deeper origin is uncertain.
More examples
- The flowers are pale pink.
- A pink cloud hangs above the horizon.
Forms
pink
Similar words
- rosy
- Usually suggests a warm rose-like red or pink.
- rose-colored
- Names a pinkish color associated with roses.