olivey

Adjective

olivey (comparative more olivey, superlative most olivey)

1. Resembling olives, olive-like.
2. Of, or pertaining to, olives.
   • full of olivey goodness
3. Somewhat olive in color.
   • On the stiletto front, I’d happily settle (if I could walk in them) for Jimmy Choo olivey-green tall boots, or Sigerson Morrison black leather beauties.1999 September 27, Corky Pollan, “Where to Find It”, in New York, New York, N.Y.: New York Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 20 Jul 2019
   • The new growth is an olivey green which, mingled in with the red of the 'Rubra', destroys the harmony but adds a raffish gaiety. In fact I've just whizzed outside to have a good look: it starts olive green and becomes a deep crimson as it hits light.2004 January 11, Monty Don, “Bring back the birch”, in The Observer, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 27 Aug 2013