reddish
Americanadjective
adjective
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
Etymology
Origin of reddish
First recorded in 1350–1400, reddish is from the Middle English word redische. See red 1, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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Emergency services went to a home in North Reddish in Stockport after a concern for welfare call at about 10:50 BST on Saturday.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Sue Bredbury, from Reddish, said: "I picked up luxury items like strawberries and ice cream today but getting the vegetables here really means I can save money."
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
Four players not currently on the roster played significant minutes — Anthony Davis, Max Christie, D’Angelo Russell and Cam Reddish.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
Stephanie Conwell uses the 203 bus to take her son to Abbingdon Primary School in Reddish.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025
Reddish brown waves of hair sweep over Jason’s brow.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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