adj
Uncommon
reddish
REH-dihsh
Reddish (adj) means Somewhat red in color; tinged with red. Example: “The sunset cast a reddish glow over the hills.”
adj
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Somewhat red in color; tinged with red.
"Most of the older buildings are of reddish-brown ironstone with mossy-tiled roofs, and almost all have stone-embanked gardens, richly planted and expertly maintained."
— AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd (1980)
"The sunset cast a reddish glow over the hills."
"He has reddish-brown hair."
"Although the track is ballasted, it does not prevent clouds of reddish dust from the laterite soil blowing about when the train is in motion; after a journey with the windows open a bath is a necessity!"
— , The Gold Coast Railway—1 (1948)
How to use reddish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bit red, but not fully or purely red.
Common pairings
reddish tint
reddish-brown
reddish glow
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more reddish
- Superlative
- most reddish
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Etymology
From Middle English redisch, from red plus the suffix -ish.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reddish” mean?
The word “reddish” means somewhat red in color; tinged with red. In plain terms, a bit red, but not fully or purely red.
How do you pronounce “reddish”?
“Reddish” is pronounced REH-dihsh (/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reddish” in a sentence?
Here is “reddish” used in a sentence: “The sunset cast a reddish glow over the hills.”
What is the opposite of “reddish”?
The opposite of “reddish” — its antonyms — are achromatic and colorless.
What part of speech is “reddish”?
“Reddish” is an adjective.
Where does the word “reddish” come from?
The word “reddish” comes from Middle English. From Middle English redisch, from red plus the suffix -ish.
Is “reddish” a common word?
“Reddish” is an uncommon word in modern English.
