reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish 

: tinged with red

reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The production of only eumelanin decreases in hot, dry regions, resulting in reddish body coloration, whereas the production of both types of melanin is reduced in very cold regions, resulting in pale body coloration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Crawford, a longtime supporter of Ukraine and a devotee of the American pit bull terrier, came forward and handed a reddish-yellow puppy to Zelensky. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

At maximum eclipse, much of the moon may take on an eerie reddish hue as sunlight filtered through Earth's atmosphere is refracted into the shadow and onto the lunar surface. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

The remainder of the moon will take on a reddish-brown hue because sunlight bends around Earth and illuminates the lunar surface indirectly. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 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