Greenish/ˈɡriːnɪʃ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Shade Greenish means a color is not fully green, but has a hint of green. The sky at dawn had a greenish glow. Pro Tip 2/3Describing Nature Use greenish when describing objects in nature that aren't a pure green color. The leaves turned a greenish yellow in autumn. Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone 'Greenish' can be used in both positive and neutral descriptions, not necessarily negative. She wore a dress with a subtle, greenish hue.