reddish

adjective

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

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Antares’ reddish hue is also reflected in its name. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025 Visual symptoms include the presence of discolored skin – which will appear a reddish brown and tends to be located near the ankles – flaking skin on the legs and feet, and leathery-looking skin. Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025 When the moon sits in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the sun’s rays bend around Earth and refract light on the moon’s surface, which gives it a reddish hue, according to London’s Natural History Museum. Gina Park, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 Getting back to Antares, its reddish hue, demonstrates that stars come in different colors. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reddish

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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 20 Aug. 2025.

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reddish

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

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