reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: tinged with red
reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

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The foliage turns a pretty mottled reddish hue in fall. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025 The next blood moon visible from North America will be overnight on March 2-3, 2026, when the lunar surface will turn reddish for 58 minutes. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Kissing Bugs Kissing bugs are small, dark, wingless insects with reddish spotting. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025 Both the lacy-like foliage and flowers are aromatic, and the reddish-brown stems add winter interest. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reddish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reddish was in the 14th century

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“Reddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reddish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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reddish

adjective
red·​dish ˈred-ish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: somewhat red
reddishness noun

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