Pronunciation: [jˈɛlə͡ʊi] (IPA) 
The word "yellowy" is spelled with two L's and one Y, despite it sounding like it could have two Y's. The IPA phonetic transcription of "yellowy" is /ˈjɛl.o.i/. The "y" sound is represented by the letter "y", but the "l" sound is represented by doubling the letter "l" before the "o". This is the same rule for spelling other adjectives ending in -ly, such as "jolly", "silly", and "hilly".
Yellowy is an adjective that describes something that has a significant amount or hue of yellow color. It can be used to convey the presence of yellow in various shades, intensities, or undertones. The term refers to a quality or characteristic of an object, substance, or appearance, where yellow is prominently present but not necessarily the dominant color.
When something is described as yellowy, it implies that it exhibits a yellowish tint, tone, or shade. It suggests a connection to the color yellow, but with a nuance that is softer, dimmer, or less vibrant. The addition of the suffix "-y" in the term indicates the quality of being yellow, similar to when other colors are modified, such as greenish or reddish.
Yellowy can be used to describe various phenomena. For instance, a yellowy light would refer to illumination with a yellow undertone, emitting a warm and cozy ambiance. Similarly, if a plant or flower is described as yellowy, it implies that it is predominantly yellow in color, but may possess variations or hints of other colors. In the context of describing a fabric, yellowy indicates a material that has a yellow hue running through it, though it may not be entirely yellow.
Overall, yellowy is a descriptive term that implies the presence of yellow color or a yellowish tinge, adding specificity and detail to objects, substances, or appearances that possess this particular attribute.
The word "yellowy" is derived from the adjective "yellow", which has its origins in the Old English word "geolu". In turn, "geolu" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root word "gelwaz" or "gelō", meaning "yellow" or "golden". Over time, the adjective "yellow" evolved and took on various forms, including "yellowy". The addition of the suffix "-y" forms an adjective, indicating that something has the quality or characteristics of being yellow.
