reddish

adjective

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

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

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The Pixel 10a comes in Berry (reddish), Fog (light green), Lavender, or Obisidan (black). PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026 The moon develops a reddish hue during the eclipse because of Earth's movement, according to NASA. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 Darker locations away from city lights will offer the best experience, particularly for appreciating the full depth of the Moon’s reddish hue during totality. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026 The entire Moon is covered by Earth’s deepest shadow and appears reddish. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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reddish

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

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