reddish

adjective

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

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The reddish hue during a total lunar eclipse happens because sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere, which scatters blue light and allows red wavelengths to reach the moon, an effect known as Rayleigh scattering. Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 According to L’Oreal Paris, the best hair colors for warm skin tones feature golden or reddish undertones, highlighting a brighter, luminous complexion. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025 Zendaya, nominated for her performance in Challengers, walked the Golden Globes red carpet in a strapless, copper Louis Vuitton gown that complemented the reddish highlights in her hair, which hit right at the jawline. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Jan. 2025 Geminid meteors are often bright and can display vivid colors like yellow, green, blue or even reddish hues due to their mineral composition. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 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 28 Jan. 2025.

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reddish

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