reddish

American  

[red-ish] / ˈrɛd ɪʃ /

adjective

1. somewhat red; tending to red; tinged with red.

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ˈreddish British  

/ ˈrɛdɪʃ /

adjective

1. somewhat red

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Usage

What does reddish mean? Reddish describes something that is somewhat red or tinted red, as in After washing my shirt hundreds of times, it’s gone from red to merely reddish.The color red is a primary color at one end of the visible spectrum and is the color of human blood. Something that is reddish is not fully red.Example: The sky turned a reddish color as the moon began obscuring the sun.

Other Word Forms

• reddishly adverb
• reddishness noun

Etymology

Origin of reddish

First recorded in 1350–1400, reddish is from the Middle English word redische. See red ¹, -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Finally, the setting sun, reddish orange, was filtering through the stable.

From Literature

The result is a lingering reddish glow that can last for decades after the original star has disappeared.

From Science Daily

Unfortunately, this beautiful coat, which ranges in color from a reddish tan to a dark granite, also made them attractive prey for trappers.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a funny name, because the bridge is reddish orange, not gold.

From Literature

Small, pale rocks scattered across Mars' reddish surface are offering fresh clues that parts of the planet may once have been far wetter than they are today.

From Science Daily