Word
reddish
Phoneticsred·dish, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/
UK/ɹˈɛdɪʃ/
Definition
adj. having a color that is slightly red or close to red.
adj. possessing a hue that approximates red; characterized by a red tint or moderate saturation of red.
Examples
“The autumn leaves turned a beautiful reddish brown.”
“After spending all afternoon at the beach without sunscreen, his shoulders looked a bit reddish.”
“The planet Mars is famous for its reddish appearance, which is caused by the high concentration of iron oxide on its rocky surface.”
Examples
simple
“The autumn leaves turned a beautiful reddish brown.”
contextual
“After spending all afternoon at the beach without sunscreen, his shoulders looked a bit reddish.”
complex
“The planet Mars is famous for its reddish appearance, which is caused by the high concentration of iron oxide on its rocky surface.”
Etymology
From Middle English redisch; equivalent to red + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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