reddish

adjective

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

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rufous Hummingbird – These birds get their name from their color – rufous, or a reddish brown. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024 Trotta, whose eyes were reddish pink and watery, was driving. Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reddish 

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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 3 May. 2024.

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reddish

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