Yellowish/ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Slight Hue Refers to something having a subtle or mild yellow color, not bright or fully yellow. As autumn approaches, the green leaves get a yellowish hue. Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative 'Yellowish' is neutral and doesn't imply something is wrong or undesirable. The old paper had a nostalgic yellowish tint. Pro Tip 3/3Comparative Usage Use it to compare an object's color to what is considered standard yellow. The walls were not bright yellow, but rather a soft yellowish shade.