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 strangest glitch was the way the supposedly reddish color of the opening and closing words of Blade Runner 2049’s opening explanatory text took on a distinctly brown tone. John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 These ants are easily distinguished from others because of their reddish or black color and long size, ranging from ⅜ to ¾ of an inch. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 The reddish-brown mud that smothered Bok Kongphan's Hawaii farm has hardened in the tropical sun. ABC News, 16 May 2026 Chinese fringe flower blooms white, pink, creamy white, or reddish-purple. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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reddish

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

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