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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Nitrogen glows blue at similar heights and can also produce pink or reddish-purple light lower in the atmosphere. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025 Nitrogen produces blue and reddish hues. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 The larger reddish wounds ooze white pus. Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025 The television personality then shared a side-by-side image of herself as a kid and Danes in the teen drama series, both sporting reddish-brown hair. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

reddish

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

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