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

Somewhat red in color; tinged with red.

"The sunset cast a reddish glow over the hills."

"He has reddish-brown hair."

How to use reddish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA bit red, but not fully or purely red.

Common pairings

reddish tint reddish-brown reddish glow

more reddish comparative, Reddishes plural, most reddish superlative

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The sunset cast a _____ glow over the hills.

From Middle English redisch, from red plus the suffix -ish.

Origin: Middle English

achromatic colorless

colored tinted achromatic colorless bluish

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.

colored tinted achromatic colorless bluish