reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish 

: tinged with red

reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That means only a thin sliver of the lunar surface will remain directly illuminated by the sun, while the rest of the moon will take on a deep reddish-orange hue. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Both the green entryway and the reddish oak that comprises the door frames and kitchen nod to the apartment’s original color palette. — Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Both variants are available in handsome Pearl and Onyx finishes – but the Kickstarter exclusive Ember (a vibrant reddish orange) variant with 12GB RAM looks especially hot. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

The victim said the suspect, who was riding a white bicycle, was in his late 20s, about 6 feet tall with a thin build and was wearing a red hoodie and reddish colored pants. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈred-ish 

: somewhat red

reddishness noun