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 The particles interact with molecules of atmospheric gases to cause the famed glowing green and reddish colors of the aurora. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 Light green and slightly reddish auroras glow in the night sky in East Brandenburg, Germany, on May 10, 2024. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 May 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 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

reddish

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