reddish

adjective

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

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That's because the curvature of the Earth causes the particles to interact higher in the atmosphere, where oxygen is less plentiful, resulting in a more reddish hue. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024 But of the paint companies that have announced 2025 COTY picks, two chose a deep reddish brown, two opted for soft greenish-blue and a fifth went with a bold blue the color of painter’s tape. Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024 Actinic keratosis: These reddish patches are extremely common and caused by UV exposure. Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Sep. 2024 In animals, loss-of-function mutations in the MC1R gene can result in light, yellow or reddish coat color. Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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reddish

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