Reddish
/ˈrɛdɪʃ/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Having a color that is somewhat red.
The sunset painted the sky a beautiful reddish hue.
Slightly red in color.
Her hair had a reddish tint that caught the sunlight.
Characterized by the presence of red.
The walls were adorned with reddish artwork that complemented the decor.
Describing something that is not fully red but shows some red color.
He noticed a reddish stain on his white shirt.
Etymology
Derived from 'red' with the suffix '-ish' indicating a quality of being somewhat like or resembling red.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reddish hair
Hair that has a slight red tint.
reddish tone
A tone or shade that resembles red.
Related Words
red
The primary color that is the source of the color reddish.
blush
A reddening of the skin, often associated with embarrassment.
Slang Meanings
Used to describe someone with hair that has a red tint.
She's got that reddish hair that's really nice.
Referring to something that is slightly off color.
That car looks reddish in the shadows.