reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish 

: tinged with red

reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The reddish-brown brick building houses studios and project rooms reserved for resident artists, 27 upstairs apartments exclusively for graduate students and three artist-in-residence units funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Colors The majority of flame light bulbs come in a reddish-yellow hue designed to mimic a real flame. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

As water sits in the bowl, iron reacts with oxygen, creating the reddish-orange deposits that cling to porcelain over time. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

New leaves frequently emerge reddish, and the plant may grow as a ground cover, shrub, or climbing vine with hairy aerial roots. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 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