reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish 

: tinged with red

reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

In cooler regions the foliage turns reddish purple in autumn before falling. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

While the moon will of course be the easiest to locate, Mars will look like a small reddish point of light, while Saturn is also bright and easy to spot, NASA explained in a video. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The leaves range from a dark, glossy green in warm climates to reddish-purple in more northern locations. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 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