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.