Word adjective
reddish
adj.
US /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ UK /ɹˈɛdɪʃ/ red·dish
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
having a color that is slightly red or close to red.
possessing a hue that approximates red; characterized by a red tint or moderate saturation of red.
Simple“The sky turned a beautiful reddish color just before the sun went down.”
In context“The soil in this region is known for its reddish tint, which is caused by a high concentration of iron oxide.”
Etymology
From Middle English redisch; equivalent to red + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English redisch
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated