reddish

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adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish 

: tinged with red

reddishness noun

reddishness

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noun

red·​dish·​ness

ˈre-dish-nəs

plural -es

: the quality or state of being reddish

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And one of the best ways to celebrate fall is by going apple picking, as crowd-pleasers like Galas and Honeycrisps begin blushing into their reddish-gold skins. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Far from inferior, these trees, which can look like pines with long droopy needles and reddish-orange flowers, host a large diversity of bugs beyond Swiftiephylys, creating a popular hangout for the six-legged beasts. — Brad Balukjian, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

European hornets have reddish-brown and yellow patterns, while bald-faced hornets have high-contrast black-and-white markings. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Elderberry juice typically has a reddish glow due to the anthocyanins breaking down when reduced to liquid. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈred-ish 

: somewhat red

reddishness noun