reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: tinged with red
reddishness noun

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Both her hair and gown look very similar to the famous painting of Ophelia done by Sir John Everett Millais, with the tragic heroine submerged in water, her reddish curls flowing around her. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Oct. 2025 Daria stared at the arrangement of perfectly circular reddish bruises on the woman’s back, exposed by her halter top. Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025 This medium-sized toad has large reddish-brown eyes and a rough skin texture. Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 Most are light to medium brown in color, though some may appear darker, ranging from reddish to chocolate brown, according to the extension service. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.

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reddish

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

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